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Gundersen Health System · Hybrid · Wisconsin

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Senior Consultant | External Affairs

  • Reports to: Vice President, External Affairs & Sustainability

  • Location: Hybrid. On-site location would be La Crosse, WI primarily with some travel to meet with various agencies and partners.

  • Starting salary: $74,443.20 + more for experience!

We are seeking a strategic Government Affairs Leader (Senior Consultant of External Affairs) to work under the direction of the VP of External Affairs & Sustainability. This role will focus on organizational positioning relevant to legislation and policy impacting Emplify Health, as well as supporting research and outreach for special projects within External Affairs.  

What you’ll do:

  • Research and Analysis: Conducts and guides research for policy papers, legislative analysis, and special projects. Provides analysis on legislation and regulations impacting Emplify Health.

  • Relationship Management: Develops and manages strategies to build relationships with state and federal officials, agencies, and various stakeholders to increase support for Emplify Health.

  • Outreach and Engagement: Manages outreach programs, public relations events, and strategic plans. Develops effective communication channels with businesses, agencies, and other relevant groups.

  • Project Management: Plans, coordinates, and executes research projects and special initiatives. Facilitates External Affairs projects and ensures quality documentation and data management.

  • Strategic Development: Identifies new opportunities for growth, provides innovative ideas and strategies, and monitors opportunities for competitive grant and appropriation funding.

What you’ll need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science or Public Policy or Economics or Public Health or a related field

  • Valid driver’s license.

  • Ability to qualify as a Register Lobbyist.

  • Ability to travel 1-2 times per month. Travel expenses reimbursed.

As an employee of Emplify Health, you will get:

  • Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package including medical, dental, pet insurance, and a generous retirement contribution.

  • Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

  • Health & Wellness: Relax and recharge in our Zen Room with massage chairs, or take advantage of our corporate gym, yoga classes, and local gym discounts.

  • Professional Development: Invest in your future with our Tuition Invest Program (up to $3,000 per year), access to hundreds of internal courses, and our Career Development Center.

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We foster a welcoming environment with an inclusive celebration program, Unconscious Bias Training, and Patient Care resources.

  • Remote Work Opportunity: This position is eligible for remote work. However, candidates must be residents of Wisconsin (WI), Iowa (IA), or Minnesota (MN) at the time of hire.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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How this Consultant salary compares

This role pays $74,443/yrbelow the typical range for Consultant roles.

$78,920 median $116,985 $190,137

Typical range $94,200–$148,088/yr, from 30 comparable Consultant listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Consultant salary insights →

About Gundersen Health System

Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and

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