State Government Relations Manager - Arizona - Strategy
Job Description
The State Government Relations Manager identifies and executes Mayo Clinic’s public policy and legislative strategy. This role requires monitoring, evaluating, and discerning state legislative and regulatory issues and proposals and assessing the potential impact to Mayo Clinic. The manager understands Mayo Clinic business objectives and priorities and leads the development of strategies to support those objectives. The position supports the state government relations teams in the development of legislative, policy and regulatory issues and positions and coordinates Mayo’s responses to state government decisions. The role will communicate and negotiate with state legislative and executive leaders as well as agency staff and members of trade associations and professional societies and will manage outside consultants involved in advocacy. The manager will be an effective advocate for Mayo Clinic’s positions and will participate in the state healthcare policy environment. The manager will work closely with other members of the Government Relations team, along with those in Mayo Clinic Strategy and departments across the organization.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus 5 years of relevant work experience.
Additional Experience and/or Qualifications (Has Achieved Competency in the Following Areas, Job Knowledge and Additional Considerations):
- Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate in a way that creates clarity, simplifies messages and aligns with organizational strategy. Knowledge of communication channels and the ability to build effective communication and engagement strategies.
- Strong organizational skills
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills when confronted with competing needs/objectives
- Intermediate to advanced and-user skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Detail oriented approach to problem solving
- Strong decision making skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision/direction
The ideal candidate will possess experience in the Arizona political environment.
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.