The Manager of State Government Relations responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing political strategy for geographic area of responsibility; engaging in political activity as approved by management; communicating with contract lobbyists, associations of which Walgreens is a member, elected officials and their staff members, interest groups and state agencies to convey the company positions on issues; tracking, monitoring, and acting on pending and enacted legislation and governmental activities based on input from appropriate internal departments, business units, lobbyists and associations; proactively identifying and communicating legislative issues and trends that impact the company including preparing memoranda and briefing materials; proactively identifying and communicating legislative issues to external parties similarly situated in order to build coalitions; monitoring hearings; developing grassroots plans for outreach externally and internally including drafting messaging, monitoring results and modifying plans as needed; coordinating activity to ensure that issues are communicated quickly and accurately to appropriate internal personnel and external lobbyists/legislators/interested parties.

Qualifications:
B.A./B.S required; Minimum 5 years experience in state government as legislative/executive staff required. Appropriations and Health Care Committee experience desired; working knowledge of pharmacy issues, Medicaid and health care preferred; working understanding of the state legislative processes as well as strong oral and written communication skills. Outstanding attention to detail and follow-through; Ability to multitask varied legislative issues and meet extremely tight deadlines required. Experience working in corporate government affairs or an association with a focus on health, retail, or pharmacy desired. Willingness to travel over multiple days within the United States and Puerto Rico. Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Apply: www.walgreens.jobs, #650

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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 06/01/10