Director, Government Affairs
WelbeHealth
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $159,939 - $211,119 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- 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
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 in California with the willingness to travel based on business needs
- Health or human services experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Work/life balance – we mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, sick time
- Advancement opportunities - We’ve got a track record of hiring and promoting from within, meaning you can create your own path!
- And additional benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
public policy writinglegislative bill handlingbudget proposal managementadministration policy development
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunicationadvocacystrategic planning