Government Relations Analyst

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day

This position supports MHS, Overlake Medical Center and Clinics/North Sound Region (King and Snohomish counties).

Position Summary

The Government Relations Analyst is an integral role at MultiCare, working in support of the VP of Public Policy & Advocacy to develop and implement ongoing policy agenda and strategy. In this position you will advance local and state legislative and regulatory advocacy functions, including research and policy analysis and communications with audiences on priority MHS issues. The position must develop strong professional relationships with peers in key external groups such as state associations, public and private health service organizations, community coalitions, and state policymakers to ensure the success of MultiCare's government relations program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report legislative and regulatory issues that have an impact on MultiCare and research public policy issues pertaining to health care and develop abstracts as requested
• Provide research for business unit projects and synthesize information for a variety of audiences.
• Communicate effectively and continually regarding on going legislative efforts, upcoming events, status of priorities and other information that affects the system's goals to the following:
  • Local and state elected officials and staff,
  • State departments, agencies, coalitions and other organizations,
  • MHS individual business units.

• Prepare written materials, including explanations of policy issues, comments on proposed legislation or regulations, newsletter articles, reports to board, web content, blog posts and other materials as needed.
• Present information about policy and legislation to small and large groups in person, by webinars or other electronic means.
• Review, analyze, and identify relevant operational issues that would occur as a result of legislative and regulatory pronouncements and activities of agencies and advisory bodies.
• Representing MHS on external committees and task forces as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, political science, or related field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive relevant experience working in health care, public health, or government relations environment

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $88,691.20 - $127,649.60 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.