Government Relations Principal Policy Advisor

Description:
Provides Government Relations advice to management, senior leadership of the Government Relations Department and KP's state and federal Government Relations professionalson complex and strategic public policy, regulatory and legislative issues, which have significant impact to the company.

It requires in-depth knowledge and skillful insight into the political environment, critical business problems and emerging issues.
Essential Responsibilities:
Analyzes the impact of state and federal legislative and regulatory proposals on Kaiser Permanente.

Provides policy, legislative and strategic advice to KP's state and federal Government Relations professionals.
Assists in the formulation of Kaiser Permanente's public policy positions.

Provides advice, analysis and strategic direction to senior leadership, including the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Permanente Medical Groups, functional business units and the Regions on the legislative and regulatory environment relating to public policy issues impacting Kaiser Permanente.
Convenes and leads working groups of Kaiser Permanente experts on specific areas relating to health policy or operations in response to pending legislation, regulation or other health policy issues that may arise.

Demonstrated ability to understand the details of these issues and develop a strategic, politically sound organizational position that is supported by our internal experts.
Drafts proposed legislation, regulations and amendments thereto.

Prepares arguments and testimony and other materials regarding legislation, regulations and public policy issues.

Develops targeted, audience appropriate and persuasive arguments in support of Kaiser Permanente's position on health policy issues.
Represents the Program in government and industry meetings and other public forums.

Advocates for other stakeholders and constituencies in the industry to take positions consistent with KP's policies, when appropriate.
Provides advice to management regarding federal and state statutes, regulations, court opinions, administrative procedures and legislative proposals.

Advises senior executives and leadership on complex legislative issues which have a significant impact to the organization.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Minimum ten (10) years legislative, regulatory or government relations experience, either at the federal level, or with a state in which Kaiser Permanente has a presence required.
Education
Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, political science, or related field required.
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements:
In-depth knowledge of legislative or regulatory process, or as an alternative, executive branch experience will be considered.
Demonstrates skillful insight into critical business problems and emerging legislative issues.
Proven ability to render timely and sound legislative advice within applicable legislative principles.
Maintains current knowledge of specialty area.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in public administration, public policy, political science, or related field.

Primary Location: District of Columbia,Washington,Government Relations Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-PO-01|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Po/Ho Corp
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Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.