Director, State Governmental Relations

Schedule: Days: M-F

Job Location Type: Onsite in Brentwood, TN

More about our team 

The Director, State Governmental Relations is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the company's state government relations program and developing strategies to maintain a favorable environment for the healthcare industry.

How you’ll contribute 

A Director, State Governmental Relations who excels in this role will:

• Develop and implement state legislative priorities and strategies in compliance with Lifepoint strategies

• Direct communication and coordination with the appropriate Division Presidents to ensure that government relations efforts and activities support and enhance operational goals

• Direct supervision and management of state lobbyists (contractors)

• Serve as liaison and primary contact with key state healthcare trade associations to ensure the company's views and priorities are represented

• Develop and manage key state legislative issues by soliciting analysis of legislative, regulatory proposals from appropriate company departments and personnel

• Coordinate the company's grassroots call to action program to ensure the views and priorities of the company are appropriately communicated to various state legislative bodies and trade associations

• Manage political action committees

• Regular and reliable attendance

• Perform other duties as assigned

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience with 5 years in a government relations department, an elected official’s office, or managing political campaigns.

• Travel: Ability to travel up to 25-50% of the time