Government Relations Strategist

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS STRATEGIST

Bay Care Health System | System Office West

At Bay Care, 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.

The Government Relations Strategist advances and supports Bay Care Health System's government relations agenda. Reporting to 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 the 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 Bay Care's team members and patients.

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 Bay Care hospitals and facilities across our five-county footprint
  :
  Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk

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.

• Facility: Bay Care Health System, Government Relations - BCHS
  
  Location:
  
  Bay Care 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

Bay Care Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled.