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Associate, Federal Government Relations

Primary Location Washington D.C., District of Columbia Facility Name Capitol Hill Medical Center Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Schedule Full-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift Day Salary $78700 - $101750 / year

Job Number 1447484 Date Posted 09/15/2026

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Job Summary:

Partners with internal stakeholders on government relations by attending meetings to remain up-to-date on developments, researching solutions and responses to key issues, and assisting in communicating positioning. Establishes and maintains relationships with key external stakeholders to promote and advocate for KP as directed.

Essential Responsibilities:

Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and members. Listens to, addresses, and seeks performance feedback. Pursues self-development; acknowledges strengths and weaknesses based on career goals and takes appropriate development action to leverage / improve them. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work. Assesses and responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.

Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in subject area to meet deadlines; follows procedures and policies, and applies data and resources to support projects or initiatives with limited guidance and/or sponsorship. Collaborates with others to solve business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Supports the completion of priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies and speaks up for ways to address improvement opportunities.

Promotes KPs interests by: learning about establishing and maintaining effective relationships with elected and appointed officials, policymakers, trade associations, and other groups; documenting and distributing communications with key external stakeholders on KP; participating in conversations with strategic partners to persuade them to take positions consistent with KP as directed; and providing support to others who represent KP.

Partners with internal stakeholders on government relations by: attending meetings with key internal stakeholders and senior leadership on developments in legislation, regulations, legal proposals, public policy, key personnel changes, national/state/local issues; assisting in researching approaches and solutions to key issues as directed; recording and documenting planning efforts and response to proposed legislation, regulations, legal proposals, public policy, national/state/local issues; and assisting in preparing communications of positioning for internal audiences following clear guidance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)

Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
Attention to Detail
Business Knowledge
Communication
Critical Thinking
Cross-Group Collaboration
Decision Making
Dependability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
Drives Results
Facilitation Skills
Health Care Industry
Influencing Others
Integrity
Learning Agility
Organizational Savvy
Problem Solving
Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
Teamwork
Topic-Specific Communication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)

Information Gathering
Written Communication

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university AND Minimum one (1) year of professional experience (includes internship and unpaid work experience) OR Minimum four (4) years of experience in legislative, regulatory, or government relations at the local, state, or federal level, health policy, communications, public affairs, or a directly related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Primary Location: District of Columbia,Washington,Capitol Hill Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-PO-01|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Po/Ho Corp - Gov Relations-Washington DC - 0308 Pay Range: $78700 - $101750 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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