Vice President, California Government Relations
Vice President, California Government Relations at Kaiser Permanente — Sacramento, CA, US
- Company: Kaiser Permanente
- Location: Sacramento, CA, US
- Posted: 2026-09-29
About this role
Job Summary:
The Vice President, California Government Relations is responsible for leading an integrated government relations strategy for Kaiser Permanente in California. The incumbent partners closely with Public Affairs, market, enterprise, legal, regulatory, community health, labor, and operational leaders to anticipate and shape policy issues, strengthen relationships with key external stakeholders, and align advocacy priorities with KPs strategic and operational goals.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of California State government relations strategies that advance Kaiser Permanentes mission, business priorities, and public policy objectives.
- Serve as a senior advisor to enterprise and California market leaders on legislative, regulatory, political, and stakeholder issues affecting KP.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with elected officials, public agencies, industry partners, advocacy organizations, community leaders, and other external stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional policy and advocacy priorities with Public Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, Community Health, Labor Relations, Communications, and operational leaders.
- Identify emerging policy risks and opportunities, develop clear recommendations, and support executive decision-making on priority issues.
- Represent Kaiser Permanente in external forums and ensure messages, positions, and engagement strategies are consistent, credible, and aligned across the organization.
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