Acute Care, Communication Skills, Federal Government, Government, Government Relations, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Long-Term Care, Manage Agenda, On Call, Outpatient Care, Performance Reviews, Philosophy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Health, Public Policy, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, State Government, Strategic Planning, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STRATEGIST
BayCare Health System | System Office West
ABOUT BAYCARE
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network includes 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. Supported by more than 30,000 team members, we champion a forward-thinking philosophy built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Government Relations Strategist advances and supports BayCare Health System's government relations agenda. Reporting to the the Federal Government Relations Manager and working alongside the director of government relations, state government relations manager, and fellow government relations strategist, this role is responsible for planning, supporting, and implementing that agenda, including developing advocacy strategy.
A central focus of this position is hands-on advocacy, at the local and federal levels. The ideal candidate understands the levers to pull at various levels of government to influence positive outcomes for BayCare's team members and patients.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
- Required: 3+ years in Government Relations, Legislative and/or Regulatory Process, Advocacy, Public Relations, Health Care Policy, or Public Health
- Preferred: 5+ years in one or more of the areas above
Education
- Required: Bachelor's in Political Science, Public Health, Communications, or a related field
- Preferred: Master's in Political Science, Public Health, Communications, or a related field
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (essential)
- Research and policy analysis expertise
- Strong interpersonal skills
Travel
- Travel to Washington, D.C. and Tallahassee as needed
- Travel to BayCare hospitals and facilities across our five-county footprint: Hillsborough, Manatee Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk
BAYCARE TOTAL REWARDS
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match and additional annual contribution
- Annual performance reviews
- Team award bonus opportunities
- Community discounts
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Plus the opportunity to be part of an exceptional team and one of the best places to work in healthcare.
POSITION DETAILS
- Facility: BayCare Health System, Government Relations - BCHS Location: BayCare System Office West
- Status: Full Time, Exempt
- Schedule: Days (Shift 1), 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Weekend Work: Occasional
- On Call: No
- Remote: Hybrid
BayCare Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled.