Job Description
Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our WOODLAND PRIME 400 facility. This job is HYBRID. FTE: 1.000000 Standard Hours: 40.00 Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Holidays: Weekends:
Job Summary: As Director of Government Relations, under the direction of the Vice President of Governance and Government Relations, you will advance Froedtert ThedaCare Health's legislative and executive branch-related public policy priorities at the federal, state, and local governmental levels, with emphasis on the State of Wisconsin.
The Director serves as a liaison with elected officials, their staff, and governmental agency officials, engaging in direct lobbying, public policy analysis and advocacy-related activity. The Director collaborates with the Vice President and other key leaders to understand and assess policy concerns, develop and advance public policy positions, build coalitions, develop supporting strategies and conduct related research.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years of experience with a track record of advancing responsibilities in government relations. Lobbying experience (or its equivalent) at the State of Wisconsin, federal, and/or local level is preferred. Strong public reputation and network with a broad range of bipartisan stakeholders is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Bachelor's degree in business, public policy, political science, history, communications or other related field.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Demonstrated success in government relations or public policy management based on sound judgment, analytical skills and ability to understand and assess business and reputational risks. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple demands in a dynamic, deadline driven environment. Strong leadership and relationship management skills. Experienced in use of Microsoft office and related tools. Memberships with coalitions and other professional associations. Collaborates with, and executes direction of, Vice President with external consultants.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: Candidate must have or be eligible to secure a license to register as a lobbyist at the state and federal level as needed.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
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Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work,