System SVP Government Relations

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

• Develops and oversees the implementation of the long-range strategic direction and the biennial CommonSpirit Health advocacy priorities in collaboration with the Board of Stewardship Trustees, System and Regional Leadership.
• Directly leads the centralized team of State Advocacy Leaders that report to the position; accountable for state-level policy positions and overseeing implementation of individual state strategies across all states in the footprint of the Ministry.
• Key business partner to Region Presidents ultimately accountable for service level KPIs and state-level government relations and policy strategies.
• Oversee 36 market presidents’ matrixed advocacy responsibilities; trains market presidents on implementing advocacy strategic plans that align with system priorities.
• Directly leads system-wide government relations efforts (legislative, regulatory and administrative) at the state and federal levels, including representing CommonSpirit Health to members of Congress, legislators and staff, public agencies, community groups, and media, etc.
• Identifies, reviews and contracts with outside lobbying firms as appropriate to deliver Regional KPIs; ensures compliance with all state and federal lobbying reporting requirements.

• Provides oversight of advocacy and lobbying activities to protect the organizations not for profit status; provides regular training to ensure compliance with applicable lobbying laws to care sites, markets, regional and national leadership.

• Ultimate accountability for developing resources, materials, and training that empower system and ministry leaders to be successful advocates.

• Identifies and prioritizes state and federal public policy strategies and issues for CommonSpirit Health working with state advocacy leaders; provides in-depth policy oversight and leadership across all states in the ministry.

• Works to enhance CommonSpirit Health’s profile, position and influence with state, regional and national constituencies/entities.

• Influences the policy positions of partner organizations including industry associations as well as national and community partners.

• Identifies for leadership the policy implications of strategic plans, goals and objectives, program development and specific projects.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more! Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Retirement Program, Disability Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, Life Insurance Plans, Worker Compensation, Dress for Your Day Policy, Voluntary Benefits. Position is eligible for incentive pay based on company performance. 

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Required Education & Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct management experience of a large, dispersed and/or remote team.
• Senior management level responsibility in a health related organization. Experience should include deep understanding of legislative and regulatory policy processes.
• Master’s degree in hospital, healthcare or business administration or related field required.