Government Relations Manager

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

680 Lake Shore Drive

The Government Relations Manager is responsible for managing the analysis, development, promotion and implementation of policy and system change strategies in support of the medical center public policy goals.  The Policy Manager will report to the Sr. Director, State Relations and work with the Senior Vice President and Chief of Government Relations Affairs

The Government Relations Manager will also work to achieve the goals of the Collaborative for Children’s Health Policy (CCHP), which partners with children’s health advocacy groups across Illinois to advance policies that improve health equity for youth. This individual will have responsibility and oversight for all administrative functions for the CCHP.

Essential Job Functions:

• Track, compile input from subject matter experts and draft positions on proposed legislation and regulations

• Draft comments and testimony on proposed legislation and regualtions for Lurie Children's as  appropriate.

• Prepare fact sheets, state and federal updates, district profiles, presentations, and other resources to support the hospital's public policy goals.

• Manage the implementation of grassroots initiatives including oversight of the Department's grassroots technology platform.

• Serve as liaison between the hospital and government bodies and committees as needed, including facilitation or staff support as required.

• Serve as an liason with external partners (including but not limited to health care associations, children’s hospitals and child advocacy groups) in their advocacy efforts as appropriate.

• Assist with planning and executing strategies for establishing and cultivating positive relationships between the hospital and city, county, state and federal elected and appointed officials.

• Manages operations of the CCHP, including communications, web site, social media, administrative database management, and work plan development and execution.

• Implements and manages projects to promote and engage stakeholders in the mission of Lurie Children’s and CCHP, including events and meetings.

• Assist with the convening and staffing of internal and external committees including but not limited to the policy and Advocacy Advisory Council, the bi-weekly Government Relations call, Medicaid Managed Care Strategy Committee and its subcommittees the Neonatal Levels of Care Coalition and the Opioid Initiative Committee.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master's degree in a social policy-related field preferred or public health related educational background highly desirable

• Three or more year's experience with progressive project leadership; direct policy or advocacy experience is essential, experience in Illinois and Chicago is preferred

• Demonstrated ability to work well with complex policy issues.

• Ability to communicate clearly with policymaker and lay audiences about data and research.

• Commitment to evidence-based policy, data-driven policy processes.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills required.

• Strong working knowledge and skills in Microsoft computer software applications and database technologies.

• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

• Team player.

• Organizational skills: Experience independently planning and managing projects; ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes on short notice

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$76,960.00-$125,840.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org