If you have government relations experience with Senior Health Care (Retirement/Medicare/Medicaid) and a passion for public policy, we may have the position for you. Our client, a large, nationwide non-profit, is in search of a savvy new Vice President of Public Policy to lead priority initiatives and influence Congressional, National, and State policies regarding Senior Health Care.

This position is a major leadership role and will collaborate with local subsidiaries throughout the country. Our client offers very competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to literally shape public policy on a national scale.

Job Description:

• Develop and manage priority initiatives in Congress
• Collaborate with local office subsidiaries to create public policy plans to influence state policy including affordable housing for seniors, funding for the Second Chance Act, and funding of MR/DD providers.
• Staff the public policy committee and provide training
• Plan and execute a variety of local office events to communicate public policy stance

Job Requirements:

• 7-10 years of government relations experience required, executive experience required
• Experience with Healthcare Public Policy is critical to success in this position
• Bachelor's Required, Law Degree a major plus
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to create strategic plans to position an organization and their stance on certain public policy
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage competing deadlines

Qualified candidates, please send a MS Word Document Resume to Miles Hoffman at mileshoffman@mergisgroup.com.

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