Description Director, State and Local Affairs Summary The Director of State and Local Affairs will handle the department's activities and resources to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the department and organization. The Director coordinates strategies on the state and local level related to regulatory and legislative issues impacting the organization's mission. This role will engage with government officials, community groups and additional external stakeholders around healthcare policy and legislative matters. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the legislative process, strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with external stakeholders. Responsibilities Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives. Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits. Execute a comprehensive government affairs strategy that aligns with the organization's mission and goals. Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare industry. Build relationships with key stakeholders, industry associations, and community organizations across the state. Collaborate with the communications team to convey the organization's positions on key issues impacting patient care and operations. The Director will report to the VP of Government and Regulatory Affairs. Minimum Requirements Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in related field. Required Licensure/Certification: None required. Minimum Experience: 5 years of relevant experience. Skills and Abilities Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. The pay range for this position is: $69.65 - $111.44 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package: + Full medical, dental and vision coverage + Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching + Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank + Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options + Tuition and continuing education reimbursement + Wellness benefits + An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance. + Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance + Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. At UCHealth, we do things differently We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion. Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. 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