[Hiring] Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy @Chapters Health System

Role Description

The Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy role will build and lead Chapters Health’s Government Affairs & Public Policy function, shaping the development and execution of federal and multistate government affairs strategies to advance Chapters Health’s strategic priorities and mission.

• Reporting to the COO, this executive will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership and partner cross-functionally to proactively identify and address government policy risks and opportunities.
• Play a critical role in elevating Chapters Health’s reputation among policymakers and ensuring the health system has a strong and influential voice in public policy decisions related to healthcare innovation, patient access, Medicare and Medicaid policy, reimbursement, regulatory frameworks, and other emerging healthcare reforms impacting the system.
• Provide strategic oversight of Chapters Health’s external lobbying relationships and political action committee (PAC), ensuring advocacy resources and activities are effectively managed, compliant, and aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Exemplify Chapters Health’s core values, including a strong commitment to patients, impeccable integrity, and outstanding teamwork and collaboration.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or a related field within the healthcare sector.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, JD, PhD, or related field) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing federal and multistate government affairs strategies within a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Strong influence and negotiation skills with demonstrated success influencing federal and state healthcare policy, legislation, and regulatory matters.
• Deep expertise in U.S. healthcare policy, including Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, healthcare regulation, and relevant federal agency requirements.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing and managing external lobbyists, government affairs consultants, and other advocacy partners across federal and/or state markets.
• Experience with PAC strategy, governance, compliance, contribution strategy, and fund management strongly preferred.
• Strong political judgment and demonstrated ability to build effective bipartisan relationships with policymakers, regulators, government officials, and other external stakeholders.
• Exceptional executive leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, complex, and rapidly changing environments.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams and collaborate cross-functionally within a complex, matrixed organization where influencing without direct authority is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive federal and multistate government affairs strategy aligned with Chapters Health’s strategic and business objectives.
• Proactively lead, shape, and influence federal and state legislation and policy related to reimbursement, Medicare and Medicaid, regulatory frameworks, tax and innovation incentives, patient access, and other emerging healthcare reforms.
• Represent Chapters Health in Washington, D.C., and key state markets, including participation in coalitions, trade associations, public hearings, and other policy forums.
• Lead strategic engagement with Congress, key committees, federal and state agencies, legislatures, and relevant regulators.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction to external lobbyists, government affairs consultants, and advisors across federal and state markets.
• Provide strategic oversight of Chapters Health’s political action committee (PAC), including governance, compliance, contribution strategy, stakeholder engagement, and responsible stewardship of PAC resources.
• Collaborate closely with the COO and senior management team, as well as Legal, Compliance, Clinical, Medical Affairs, and other key stakeholders.
• In partnership with Corporate Affairs, translate organizational priorities, healthcare advancements, and emerging issues into compelling policy narratives.
• Establish metrics, reporting mechanisms, and other measures of effectiveness to evaluate government affairs, lobbying, PAC, and advocacy activities.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing federal and state government affairs team.
• Serve as a visible and credible external leader, strengthening Chapters Health’s reputation and relationships with policymakers and other stakeholders.

Compensation Pay Range

$30,000.00 - $700,000.00

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.

For more information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse .