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Job Summary and Responsibilities The Region Vice President of Public Policy and State Government Relations, Washington & Oregon, works in concert with the Region and Market Presidents and the CommonSpirit Health System SVP of Government Relations and Chief Advocacy Officer to shape and lead the development and implementation of CommonSpirit's state level advocacy and public policy initiatives with the executive and legislative branches. In addition, the Region Vice President of Public Policy and State Government Relations, Washington & Oregon leads policy coordination across the Regional footprint. Serves as CommonSpirit's primary liaison with Washington & Oregon government officials and coordinates appropriate stakeholders across the Region internally and externally to facilitate attainment of the organization's public policy goals. The VP must balance an array of high visibility responsibilities under continuous time and performance pressures. u2022 Develop and maintain relationships with senior government officials and elected leaders at the state and federal levels u2022 Lead strategic partnerships across the region to advance CommonSpirit Healthu2019s advocacy agenda u2022 Identify, track, and develop advocacy strategies for Washington and Oregon legislative measures u2022 Engage and coordinate hospital-level Policy Advocacy Liaisons (PALs) to support grassroots advocacy efforts u2022 Lead policy coordination across the regional footprint and align advocacy priorities across hospitals u2022 Plan and coordinate advocacy events (such as policy conferences) that promote CommonSpirit Healthu2019s policy agenda u2022 Analyze state legislative and regulatory proposals and determine regional and system policy positions u2022 Brief Hospital Presidents and key leadership on legislative and regulatory developments impacting the organization u2022 Develop and manage public testimony and submit comment letters on policy issues affecting the Northwest Region u2022 Direct and manage external lobbying firms and state-level government relations contractors u2022 Serve as a subject matter expert on key national healthcare policy issues in coordination with the System SVP of Government Relations u2022 Serve as the primary liaison with major industry associations including: Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA); Hospital Association of Oregon (HAO); American Hospital Association (AHA) u2022 Share operational impacts with these organizations and help shape policy positions and advocacy strategies u2022 Collaborate with CommonSpirit Health advocacy leaders to advance a unified national and regional advocacy agenda u2022 Represent CommonSpirit Health by participating in committees, boards, and industry associations u2022 Support system-wide education and awareness around public policy issues for internal and external audiences u2022 Present to diverse audiences on regional and national healthcare policy issues and strategic initiatives u2022 Develop presentations, slides, and supporting materials to communicate policy priorities effectively Job Requirements u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree required u2022 Demonstrated executive-level leadership experience, typically gained through 4u20136 years in senior leadership roles u2022 Strong familiarity with the Washington State policy and legislative environment required u2022 Experience managing external lobbying firms and overseeing government relations contracts u2022 Minimum of five (5) years of policy/advocacy experience; healthcare related preferred. Where You'll Work 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 nationu2019s 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. Pay Range $80.17 - $112.24 /hourWe are an equal opportunity employer.