Government Relations Director

Job Description: The Government Relations Director is part of the Strategic Planning Department and provides advice and counsel on Utah government relations and public policy to leaders within Intermountain Health. The Director will develop and implement a strategic approach to lobbying the Utah State Legislature, in addition to developing and maintaining key personal relationships with certain lawmakers and other Utah public officials and regulators, particularly with officials in leadership and those with positions of influence over State healthcare policy. In addition, the Director will represent Intermountain Health before industry associations and special interest groups that impact healthcare policy. Along with offering a chance to work in a stable, strong, mission-based environment, this role provides the opportunity to experience the Mountain West’s diverse culture and incredible landscapes. You’ll be able to explore abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, including skiing, hiking, and fishing, as well as stunning national parks and forests, all within hours of where you’ll call home. Becoming a part of the Intermountain team means gaining a family and finding a place to plant your roots. Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind, and spiritual well-being. To that end, we’ve launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling, and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning. With this position, you are eligible to participate in an annual pay-for-performance opportunity (“AP4P”). This plan enables Intermountain Health to provide leaders with an additional performance compensation opportunity. The AP4P opportunities are calculated as a percentage of your base salary. Awards are paid out based on attainment of selected Intermountain Health Board-approved goals. To show our commitment to you and assist with your transition into our organization, we may offer a sign-on and/or a relocation bonus when applicable. As the Government Relations Director, you will: Coordinate with a wide variety of individuals throughout the system. Collaborate with and support the Vice President of Government Relations and other leaders within Intermountain by effectively managing Utah government relations strategies and processes. Counsel senior management and proactively advises senior management about issues, situations, and policy matters that could impact Intermountain’s corporate and financial interests, as well as its image and relationships. Act as a subject matter expert to assists and advise the Vice President of Government Relations for intermountain in matters pertaining to Government Relations. Advise and counsels senior management and trustees to optimize Intermountain’s mission, image/reputation, and relationships with Utah Legislature. Create and implement strategic plans; identify and articulate key Intermountain messages; manage issues; act as liaison with other managers and areas within Intermountain; and act as representative of Intermountain in relationships with various outside groups. Attend legislative sessions and conferences, participate as appropriate with all Utah-based government bodies to influence legislation and regulation and maintain relations that are favorable to Intermountain. Manage issues and identify issues that may emerge and affect Intermountain. Track and help Intermountain manage these issues to avoid crises and take advantage of opportunities. Act as liaison with other managers and areas within Intermountain, while also working cooperatively with other managers to help achieve Intermountain goals. Help train others within Intermountain regarding Intermountain strategies relating to Government Relations, and the political process generally, while also managing outside contract lobbyists. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Philosophy, Public Administrations or a business-related major involving critical thinking. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. Experience in a role requiring some knowledge of the healthcare industry, and a basic understanding of healthcare financing and Utah’s legislative appropriations process, with a proven ability to successfully passing and preventing legislation. Experience in a role requiring effective communication skills, both verbal and written and interpersonal communication skills and group facilitation skills, with strong experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications. Must be able to travel as needed, within the state and throughout the Nation. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience as an in-house lobbyist for a corporation, special interest or trade group. Four (4) years of experience in developing legislative strategy and lobbying the Utah State Legislature, other Utah State governmental agencies and local government. Lobbying experience must include identifying key issues and designing a legislative plan, recruiting bill sponsors, developing an organizational position on the issues or program, persuading lawmakers and orchestrating support for an organization position or program. Political writing experience with examples of work. Must be able to demonstrate extensive, general government relations subject-matter expertise. #LI-EXECRC Physical Requirements Ongoing need for this leader to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. Location: Key Bank Tower Work City: Salt Lake City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $67.41 - $104.06 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. 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The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!