Manager, State Government Affairs, Specialist

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

This role is designed to provide critical back-office leadership, enabling the VP and Senior Director of State Government Affairs to concentrate on high-level engagement and strategic initiatives. The Manager will serve as the operational anchor of the team, responsible for:

• Legislative and Regulatory Tracking: Monitoring and analyzing state legislation and regulatory developments, ensuring timely and accurate updates to inform advocacy strategy.
• Grassroots Engagement: Managing and executing employee grassroots mobilization efforts around key state policy issues, including coordination of internal communications and engagement platforms.
• Policy Communications Support: Assisting in the development of policy messaging, drafting position letters, briefing materials, and other written content to support advocacy efforts.
• Event and Meeting Planning: Leading the planning and execution of all State Government Affairs events, including the Annual Division Legislative Days and issue-specific legislative or lobby events throughout the year.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Bachelor's: Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or related field

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Working knowledge of the strategic planning process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with volunteer community groups.
• Significant understanding of community-based organizations, local and statewide foundations, and government agencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
• Verbal and writing skills to effectively communicate with diverse groups such as: executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Make presentations to persuade others to accept a specific opinion or action, or to provide information and instruction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with audiences across all areas and levels within Sutter Health as well as external organizations.
• Negotiate or exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $55.18 to $82.77 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.