Director, State Government Relations

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Job Description: Job Summary: The Director of State Government Relations is responsible for shaping and executing the System’s state legislative and regulatory strategy. This role ensures that public policy supports the organization’s mission to deliver integrated and accessible healthcare. The Director leads high-level engagement with policymakers, oversees external advocacy partnerships, and aligns internal stakeholders around strategic policy goals. This position will be based within Missouri, and the Director will have responsibility for the organization’s government relations agenda within the state of Missouri as well as support state legislative efforts in the other states of the System (approximately 60% time spent on in-state efforts and up to 40% spent on support priorities in other states). Most travel will be within Missouri; however, some out-of-state travel will be required. Essential Job Functions: o Lead development and execution of a comprehensive, multi-state government affairs strategy aligned with organizational priorities. o Manage the policy and legislative agenda and activities for the System and affiliated companies within the state of Missouri. o Serve as a...