Healthcare Association of New York State Hiring for VP Government Affairs at Rensselaer, NY Full Time

VP, Governmental Affairs

Overview:
The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) seeks a Vice President, Governmental Affairs. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, State Policy, this position provides comprehensive leadership, oversight, management and strategic development/implementation of state governmental affairs activities. Supervises department staff.

This position will require an ability to be present in Albany with limited notice, especially when the NYS legislature is in session. Also, there will be periodic travel to our headquarters located in Rensselaer, New York but a remote working environment may be considered within New York State.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead State Governmental Affairs representative to lawmakers and their staffs, other advocacy organizations, and state agencies and departments on key legislative issues

Oversees overall prioritization of legislative advocacy issues, strategy development and implementation

Collaborates internally and with outside organizations to achieve objectives

Advocates and negotiates on key legislation

Represents HANYS at legislative hearings, regional association meetings, HANYS Board and Committee Meetings, HANYS advocacy briefings, various outside associations and other appropriate internal and external groups

Facilitates the formulation of HANYS state legislative advocacy agenda, including coordinating diverse member and staff input

Oversees the strategic development and implementation of state legislative advocacy and lobby days

Communicates state political and legislative developments to the membership, including the HANYS Leadership

Initiates appropriate coalitions and serves on appropriate committees outside of HANYS

Maintains liaison with HANYS contract lobbyists and policy consultants

Review final content and/or develop state legislative advocacy materials, in collaboration with the Executive Staff and other HANYS divisions

Develops division priorities and workplan

Oversees compliance with state lobbying laws

We offer the opportunity to work at a Capital Region Top Employer* with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer – race, sex, veteran or disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation.

• As designated by the Times Union’s Top Workplaces program and employee survey since 2012.