Public Policy and Government Relations Manager

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1100 Central Avenue Southeast (Show on map)
Mar 11, 2026
Location Address: 9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $62,400.00 Maximum Offer $95,305.60 Now Hiring: Public Policy and Government Relations Manager Summary: Make a Difference as a Public Policy & Government Relations Manager to coordinate and work closely with the Director of Public Policy and Government Relations in a small, collaborative team environment. Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: Yes Job is based: Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative Center Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Responsibilities: As a Public Policy and Government Relations Manager, the major duties include performing research for decision making, then authoring policy positions for the organization. Strong communication skills, especially writing, are required. The position supports the organizations Government Relations Committee, manages community/philanthropic sponsorship process, and is responsible for planning and overseeing events related to government relations as well as below: Manage state legislative tracking during sessions and prepare materials for the Government Relations Committee. Collaborate with lobbyists and trade associations to monitor policy issues and engage subject matter experts to shape organizational positions. Provide research and policy analysis to support leadership decisionmaking. Maintain public policy files, records, and tracking lists for campaign contributions, sponsorships, and senior leader community board service. Draft policy position documents and manage publicpolicyrelated communications, including testimony, presentations, and web content. Partner with internal communications and legal teams to ensure timely and accurate internal policy updates. Coordinate key public policy events, attend external meetings, and provide summaries for leadership. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with solid political awareness, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams, lobbyists, and external partners. Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years experience preferred. Bachelors Degree required. Relevant experience could include: work in an elected officials office or for a state or federal agency, non-profit work, experience with a trade association, or similar. Interest and experience in healthcare or public policy preferred. Strong written and verbal communications skills required. All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits. Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more. Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being \| Presbyterian Healthcare Services