Senior State & Local Government Relations Manager Job at Walgreens, Deerfield, IL

cDczZEdVaEg4VENpak40b0gxT3p1cHkzTHc9PQ==
  • Walgreens
  • Deerfield, IL

Job Description

Preferred Locations:
Nashville, New Orleans, Memphis, St. Louis

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting the Director with the development of state & local government relations strategy; developing political strategy for geographic area of responsibility; communicating with contract lobbyists, associations of which Walgreens is a member, elected officials and their staff members, interest groups and agencies to convey the company positions on issues.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Tracks, monitors and acts on pending and enacted legislation and governmental activities based on input from appropriate internal departments, business units, lobbyists and associations.
  • Proactively identifies and communicates legislative issues and trends that impact the company including preparing memoranda and briefing materials.
  • Proactively identifies and communicates legislative issues to external parties similarly situated in order to build coalitions.
  • Monitors hearings; builds relationships with key individuals in state & local legislatures, Administrations, Governors, and the implementation of policies that could influence the growth and competitiveness of Walgreens.
  • Communicates with contract lobbyists.
  • Writes memos and prepares briefing materials; drafting grassroots messaging and monitors results.
  • Effectively coordinates activity to ensure that issues are communicated quickly and accurately to appropriate internal personnel.
  • Leads, mentors, and manages assigned staff; Supports talent development of organization.
  • Engages in political activity representing Walgreen Co. as approved by management parties.
About Walgreens and WBA
Walgreens ( is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.

The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits . An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience in government as legislative or executive staff OR High School Diploma/GED and at least 7 years of experience in government as legislative or executive staff.
  • Knowledge of the state and local legislative process.
  • Experience attending to variable legislative issues while meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Basic level skill in Microsoft Office 2003 or later: Word (for example: creating documents, entering and formatting text, page layouts, creating tables, and adding graphics), Excel (for example: creating worksheets, entering data, creating basic formulas, working with cells and rows) and PowerPoint (for example: creating a new presentation from a design template, adding and removing slides, entering and formatting text, adding speaker notes, and viewing presentations).
  • Willing to travel up to 35% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree
  • Healthcare related committee experience.
  • Knowledge of pharmacy issues, Medicaid, Medicare and health care.
  • Experience working in corporate government affairs or an association with a focus on health, retail or pharmacy.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area,

Similar Jobs

Artisans' Bank

Information Technology Specialist Job at Artisans' Bank

 ...JOB FUNCTION:The IT Specialist is responsible for providing superior help desk functions for the Bank. Will be accountable for managing...  ...procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers... 

In House Jobs | JDHuntr

In House Counsel Jobs New York | JDHuntr 49439 SVP and General Counsel, Boston, MA Job at In House Jobs | JDHuntr

In House Counsel Jobs New York | JDHuntr 49439 SVP and General Counsel, Boston, MA To apply go to JDHuntr.com We envision the successful candidate as someone who has significant experience in global privacy and data protection, global employment, M&A and SEC reporting... 

Peoria Unified School District

2024-25 SY Coach-All Sports, All Levels Job at Peoria Unified School District

 ...to be coached ~Skill in communicating with all stakeholders OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Must be able to pass a background clearence check. May be required to work outside normal working hours... 

Farm Job Search

Farm Equipment Operators Job at Farm Job Search

 ...Farm Equipment Operators (6335) Location: Lovell, Wyoming JobNumber: 6335 Farm Equipment Operators needed to help harvest spring wheat, malt barley, alfalfa seed, sunflowers, and sugar beets on a family farm operation in north central Wyoming. The operation uses... 

Get It - Healthcare

RN Triage Nurse - Remote Job at Get It - Healthcare

 ...looking for a rewarding career opportunity? We're seeking experienced RNs to join our dynamic team at [Company Name]. As a Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role in providing expert medical advice and triage to patients over the phone. What You'll Bring:...