What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Affairs Director position at Children's Minnesota?
About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
The Federal Affairs Director is the organization's key leader for federal policy and government relations planning and implementation. This individual works with other Children's Minnesota staff and external partners to develop and advance federal public policy positions that support the mission, vision and values of Children's Minnesota. This individual will be the primary liaison between Children's Minnesota and federal leaders, including administration, members of Congress and their staff, as well as agency officials and external stakeholders.
Location (e.g. remote or on-site): Remote - Minnesota or Wisconsin residents only
Education:
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
The Federal Affairs Director is the organization's key leader for federal policy and government relations planning and implementation. This individual works with other Children's Minnesota staff and external partners to develop and advance federal public policy positions that support the mission, vision and values of Children's Minnesota. This individual will be the primary liaison between Children's Minnesota and federal leaders, including administration, members of Congress and their staff, as well as agency officials and external stakeholders.
Location (e.g. remote or on-site): Remote - Minnesota or Wisconsin residents only
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, Government Affairs, Public Relations, Public Health, Health Care Administration, or other related field or equivalent combination of education/experience required
- Eight (8) or more years in public policy, advocacy, or related field.
- Experience working with federal regulatory and legislative processes.
- Strong understanding of the political and policy landscape in Washington D.C. and Minnesota.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulatory and legislative processes.
- Experience working with congressional offices and federal regulators.
- Direct experience in health care and health care policy, including Medicaid, disproportionate share funding, graduate medical education funding and other funding streams.
- Ability to perform complex policy analyses, formulate and communicate policy recommendations effectively.
- Knowledge of vehicles for effective policy communication, including engagement with media, thought leaders, key interest groups, and constituents/citizens.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing a regulatory and legislative policy planning and tracking system and ability to produce results.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team approach.
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume and fast-paced work environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.