McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

We are looking for a Government Relations Administrator to join us in leading our organization forward.

McLaren Integrated HMO Group (MIG), a division of McLaren Health Care Corporation, is an organization with a culture of high performance and a mission to help people live healthier and more satisfying lives.

McLaren Health Plan and MDwise, Inc., subsidiaries of MIG, value the talents and abilities of all our employees and seeks to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment in which employees and the health plans can thrive. As an employee MIG, you will be a part of a dynamic organization that considers all our employees as leaders in driving the organization forward and delivering quality service to all our members.

McLaren Health Plan is our Michigan-based health plan dedicated to meeting the health care needs of each of our Michigan members. Learn more about McLaren Health Plan at https://www.mclarenhealthplan.org

MDwise is our Indiana-based health plan, working with the State of Indiana and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to bring you the Hoosier Healthwise and Healthy Indiana Plan health insurance programs. Learn more about MDwise, Inc. at https://www.mdwise.org/

Position Summary:

Provides strategic support as it relates to public policy and government affairs initiatives. Translates guidance from the Plan Board and the Plan CEO into an overarching policy strategy, determining goals and objectives to inform and influence public policy at the state level on issues and in areas of interest to the Plan.

Represents and acts on behalf of the Plan President and the MHC Vice President Corporate Government Relations in representing MIG and the Plan in proactive interactions with high level government officials, political leaders, influential organizations and other relevant thought leaders to ensure government relations and activities advance the organization’s business and industry interests. Develops and leads strategic lobbying efforts to promote the Plan’s position to legislators and regulators to build effective and conducive working relationships at the state and local levels of government. Engages and collaborates, as appropriate, with entities whose interests and/or functions may affect MIG and the Plan to coordinate policy interests and efforts.

This is a hybrid position with requirements to come onsite as scheduled with leader, Indianapolis, IN. This position also requires travel to the State House during session and periodical travel throughout the state of IN.

Indiana Residency Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health administration, public policy, political science or related field.
• 5 years’ experience on policy and/or legislative activities.

• 5 years’ experience with media relations and/or development of public awareness campaigns preferred.
• 5 years’ experience with state campaign finance rules and regulations preferred.
• Master’s degree in business administration, health administration, public policy, political science or Law degree.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 24001694
• Daily Work Times: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.