Government Relations Director Senior - New Jersey
About The Position
The Government Relations Director Senior develops and implements advocacy strategies for enterprise and state-specific legislative and regulatory positions in complex legislative and regulatory environments. The role directs resolution of highly complex, varied, and sensitive political issues in the region and may have federal or multi-state responsibilities. It also supports enterprise business development and retention, including growth in existing markets and development of new markets or customer opportunities. The role represents the enterprise and its businesses in advocacy efforts, builds relationships with policymakers, and works with internal business partners to support planning and address emerging issues. It may lead teams and oversee budgets, contracted lobbying staff, and advocacy initiatives. The position is field-based in Iselin, New Jersey, with travel to client sites or designated locations as required and occasional office attendance for meetings or training. Candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance of the listed location unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
Requirements
- BA/BS in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10 years of legislative, regulatory, political, public affairs, or industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- In-depth knowledge of the Medicaid business, including products and regulatory issues.
- Knowledge of future trends in the delivery and financing of health care services in the public-sector managed-care environment.
Nice To Haves
- MS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies advocating enterprise and state-specific legislative and regulatory positions in support of business goals.
- Serve as lead business owner for the rate-setting process with state regulators, as applicable.
- Establish proactive strategies to bring new products or product extensions to market, and monitor market databases and product reviews to identify opportunities.
- Represent the enterprise and its businesses in advocacy efforts.
- Build and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, other policymakers, and their staff to support membership growth.
- Develop strategies for using PAC and/or corporate political contributions.
- Partner with SBUs and CEEs to inform and support business planning and proactively raise and address concerns.
- Make internal and external written and oral presentations on behalf of the company.
- Develop coalitions and grassroots capabilities.
- Manage budgets and issues important to the enterprise and contracted lobbying staff; may act as a team lead.
- Lead in trade associations and other advocacy organizations to influence their positions, tactics, and strategies in support of enterprise goals.
- Support business growth in existing markets and development of new market or customer opportunities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
- Merit increases.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid Time Off.
- Incentive bonus programs, unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- 401(k) with match.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Life insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Financial education resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
