[Hiring] Health Policy and Government Relations Partner @Bon Secours Mercy Health

Role Description

The Health Policy and Government Relations Strategic Partner is responsible for the leading, development, implementation, and evaluation of health policy initiatives that align with the organization’s goals and objectives. The role involves extensive research, analysis, and communication to influence policy decisions on public program payment, workforce, and delivery of community investments that improve health outcomes. The Director will work closely with internal stakeholders and external policy organizations to advance the system’s policy agenda.

• Provides executive leadership in monitoring, interpreting, and anticipating legislative and regulatory trends with significant impact on healthcare delivery and organizational strategy.
• Oversees high-level analysis of proposed policies and regulations, providing strategic assessments and actionable recommendations to the executive team.
• Directs the development of evidence-based policy positions and advocacy strategies that drive organizational objectives at the system and market level.
• Leads the drafting and presentation of policy briefs, executive-level reports, and official testimony for legislative and regulatory audiences.
• Evaluates and communicates the organizational and stakeholder impact of health policies, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Represents the organization in high-level industry associations, coalitions, and policy forums to advance shared priorities and build strategic alliances.
• Partners with executive leadership to integrate advocacy goals with enterprise-wide strategies, ensuring policy alignment across all business units.
• Designs and oversees the execution of multi-year advocacy and policy initiatives, proactively addressing risks and seizing opportunities in a dynamic policy environment.
• Provides strategic counsel to senior leaders on the implications of emerging socio-economic and policy trends, shaping organizational response to complex challenges.
• Provides executive oversight to ensure all advocacy and government relations activities adhere to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Serves as the principal advisor to leadership on complex compliance matters related to policy development and external engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Public Health, Public Administration, Economics, or related degree (required).
• Master’s in Public Policy, Public Health, Public Administration, Economics, or related degree (preferred).

Requirements

• 7+ years of significant health policy experience (required).

Skills and Abilities

• Deep understanding of government relations and long-range policy and program planning.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislative and executive processes, key players, and regional legislative/regulatory procedures.
• Policy research and coalition building.
• Third-party engagement and public opinion analysis.
• Strategic thinking, plan development, and implementation.
• Project management from conception to completion, with strong attention to detail.
• Adaptability to external environment changes and shifting company priorities.
• Demonstrates and encourages open communication and teamwork throughout the organization.
• Builds an environment of shared commitment to organizational goals and quality outcomes.
• Maintains relationships, credibility, and influence with external stakeholders.
• Works effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Persuasive communication and ability to influence and engage others.
• Constructive conflict resolution and navigating difficult conversations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.