Director, State Government Affairs – SE Region

DaVita Kidney Care

. Help manage DaVita’s state public policy initiatives in the Southeast Region .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesLead💰 $129,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing state public policy initiatives and advocacy campaigns, with a strong focus on strategic goal execution and stakeholder engagement. Possesses superior communication skills and a solid understanding of health care policy within the Southeast region.

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Public Policy ManagementAdvocacy Campaign LeadershipHealth Care Policy KnowledgeLegislative AnalysisStrategic Goal Execution

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Hard Skills

Legislative AnalysisPublic Policy StrategyAdvocacy Material DraftingCampaign ManagementRegulatory Engagement

Soft Skills

Superior Written SkillsSuperior Verbal SkillsIssue Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Corporate Government AffairsSoutheast RegionState Legislative EnvironmentRegulatory AgenciesCommunity Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help manage DaVita’s state public policy initiatives in the Southeast Region
Analyze state legislative and regulatory threats and opportunities
Execute strategies to accomplish organizational goals and objectives
Draft advocacy materials and resources for state policy campaigns and initiatives
Provide senior management with guidance and direction on public policy matters
Manage external state lobby teams, including engagement and tracking of relevant legislation and regulations
Establish and execute long-term strategic goals for state public policy
Manage implementation to achieve organizational public policy goals
Work with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and community organizations
Help create and execute political giving strategies
Represent DaVita’s interests before state legislative and regulatory entities in the Southeast region of the United States

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of public policy and/or corporate government affairs experience in the state legislative or regulatory environment
Demonstrated ability to independently lead highly-leveraged state advocacy campaigns and initiatives
Superior written and verbal skills
Ability to manage several high-profile issues simultaneously
Health care policy background and knowledge preferred
Must live in the SE Region managed by the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths
Performance-based rewards for stellar individual and team contributions
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Family resources
EAP counseling sessions
Headspace access
Backup child and elder care
Maternity/paternity leave
Professional development programs
On-demand virtual leadership and development courses
StarLearning online training platform