Director – Government Affairs

Director – Government Affairs

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience engaging with state legislators, legislative and committee staff, and/or administrative appointees and staff
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience independently handling legislative bills, budget proposals, and/or administration policy or budget efforts from initial conception through completion
• Strong public policy writing experience required
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Must reside on the Washington (WA) with the willingness to travel up to 10% based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the WelbeHealth government affairs function for assigned geography
• Develop and implement an effective engagement strategy that results in outstanding relationships with elected officials and administration staff in designated states
• Oversee and leverage WelbeHealth contract staff, including lobbyists and consultants
• Direct advocacy efforts to facilitate resolution of legislative and regulatory issues
• Communicate WelbeHealth’s policy priorities in order to achieve WelbeHealth’s Government Affairs department goals and initiatives
• Track, synthesize, and communicate internally relevant government policy changes (laws, regulations, guidance) impacting WelbeHealth PACE to internal stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Health or human services experience preferred