Director, Government Relations

We are seeking a talented individual for a Director of Government Relations who develops and implements strategic government relations agenda to identify and respond to opportunities and risks by managing lobbyists and/or internal staff, engaging with corporate strategy, and representing Navitus Health Solutions ("Navitus") with external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the creation of policies and procedures, and position statements that promote and advance the business development goals of Navitus in the legislative, regulatory and procurement arenas. 
• Responsible for independent analysis of the impact of health policy on Navitus business including the identification of opportunities and risks; and communicating those items to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Participate in Corporate strategic planning sessions, when assigned. 
• Responsible for participating in internal and external speaking engagements as needed. 
• Act as a corporate liaison to industry groups and other stakeholders. 
• Ensure effective use of corporate investments in industry associations. 
• Responsible for leading and managing Government Relations related thought leadership initiatives. 
• Build brand awareness and develop relationships with stakeholders through advocacy, lobbying efforts, conference participation, and other like activities. 
• Assist the Business Units with business development sales efforts, especially with governmental entities, resulting in measurable revenue impact. 
• Coordinate activities across states and between state and federal governments. 
• Responsible for hiring, training and monitoring lobbyists as approved, when needed. 
• Responsible for managing or mentoring internal GR staff, if applicable. 
• Independently represents Navitus at events and conferences. 
• Participate in proposal strategy and may lead proposal teams to include coordinating work effort, following through, and meeting deadlines. 
• Responsible for planning and budgeting of the Government Relations program. 
• Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's Degree or advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• 10 years Government Relations experience required to include research, presentation, written testimony and presentation experience required.
• Experience in Health Care or Insurance Policy required.