- State Government Relations Director Towson
- Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD, United States
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
Principal Responsibilities and Duties:
• Participate with members of Sheppard Pratt leadership and staff in the development of our public policy strategy.
• Monitor and analyze emerging issues, regulatory trends, and proposed laws, rules, and regulations to determine their potential impact on Sheppard Pratt throughout the State of Maryland.
• Possess and maintain a network of industry contacts to stay informed about potential issues and opportunities.
• Develop messaging to inform and support Sheppard Pratt leadership and staff on issues affecting the institution.
• Manage Maryland state legislative priorities and the relationships necessary to accomplish Sheppard Pratt goals.
• Manage the process to identify state legislative priorities.
• Create, in collaboration with Sheppard Pratt leadership and experts, the Maryland legislative and regulatory positions and manage the process with key stakeholders in Annapolis and local jurisdictions during the legislative session.
• Represent Sheppard Pratt as appropriate before government officials, regulatory and legislative bodies, and community events as appropriate.
• Develop consensus among community and advocacy groups behind Sheppard Pratt’s legislative and public policy goals.
• Possess a strong understanding of the Maryland legislative landscape and possess strong relationships to influence policy at the state level.
• Understand the behavioral health landscape in Maryland.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a wide variety of individuals.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Requires a bachelor’s degree. Advanced education with a Master’s or Law degree preferred.
• Requires 5-7 years of experience working with legislative or regulatory bodies at the state level. Experience in health care industry or a health care portfolio is preferred.
• Demonstrated work experience with state and local elected officials, political parties, companies, consultancies, governmental agencies, or equivalent organizations required.
• Previous experience with the Maryland General Assembly required.
• Previous experience with Maryland health care, behavioral health care and business policy matters required.
• Embraces and has a reputation for the highest standards of integrity.
• Is experienced in and knowledgeable of state and local policy trends in Maryland and local jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and local legislative processes.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and experience in external oral and written communications.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills, including the ability to write technical responses to state and local government testimony, support letters, etc.
• Ability to travel and work occasional nights and weekends to support advocacy needs, events, committee meetings, etc.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and collaborative skills.
• Has a successful educational record in fields relevant to legislative policy, communications, and the political process.
Towson MD United States