Location Address:

9521 San Mateo NE , Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113-2237, United States of America

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $:

62400

Maximum Offer for this position is up to $:

95305.6

Now hiring a

Public Policy and Government Relations Manager

Summary:

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled a Public Policy & Government Relations Manager to coordinate and work closely with the Director of Public Policy and Government Relations in small team dynamic. Oversees the state legislative tracking process and attends state and local-level meetings in consultation with the Director.

Type of Opportunity:

Full time

Job Exempt:

Yes

Job is based :

Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative Center

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

Major duties include performing research for decision making, then authoring policy positions for the organization. Strong communication skills, especially writing, are required. The position supports the organizations Government Relations Committee, manages community/philanthropic sponsorship process, and is responsible for planning and overseeing events related to government relations as well as below:

• Manages legislation tracking process during State Legislative Sessions and assists with preparing printed materials and other content for the Government Relations Committee.
• Works with lobbyists and trade associations to track relevant issues at local, state and federal levels. Engages appropriate subject matter experts to help determine organizational positions.
• Provides research, information and support for decision making as requested.
• Maintains files and records of all projects and materials associated with public policy plans. Maintains tracking list for Presbyterian Health Plan campaign contributions. Maintains Presbyterian Healthcare Services community sponsorship process and contributions. Oversees management of list of senior leader service to community boards.
• Authors policy position documents. Handles communications assignments related to public policy, including testimony talking points, presentation preparation, web materials, etc.
• Works with internal business partners to identify assets to augment public policy positions such as: data, resources, subject matter experts
• Works closely with communications function and legal function at Presbyterian. Responsible for regular internal communications related to public policy issues.
• Manages key events consistent with public policy, including annual Legislative Appreciation Dinner in Santa Fe.
• Attends external meetings as required and in consultation with Director, provides thorough meeting reviews/summaries to leaders as requested.
• Performs other functions as required

• Experience in working with an interface engine (i.e., Ensemble, Cloverleaf, Rhapsody) and completing build for large projects
• Ability utilize interface HL7 specifications and Epic Implementation guides to plan and scope build for large projects

Ideal Candidate:

Prefer 5 years experience working in an elected officials office or state or federal agency, non profit.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years experience preferred.
• Bachelors Degree required. Relevant experience could include: work in an elected officials office or for a state or federal agency, non-profit work, experience with a trade association, or similar.
• Interest and experience in healthcare or public policy preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills required.
• Education Essential: Bachelor Degree

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness
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Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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