Government Relations Specialist

Health Care Service Corporation • Austin, TX

119d • $60,300 - $133,400 • Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for identifying legislative and regulatory opportunities to support business and policy objectives and monitoring legislation. Will also participate in the development and implementation of strategies to influence public policy and working to enhance business relationships and reputation with elected officials and with state agencies including the State Health Department, the State Insurance Department and within the insurance trade industry. Incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the administration and oversight of the division's state political action committee events and campaign contributions; develops and employs grass-tops and grassroots advocacy for the division.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years' experience in insurance industry, regulatory, legislative, state agency or communications.
• 7 years' direct experience in insurance industry, regulatory, legislative, state agency or communications.
• Experience working with public officials, decision-makers or executive level personnel.
• Project management experience and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent judgment skills and political acumen.
• PC proficiency including Microsoft Office and internet-based legislative tracking programs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Texas Insurance Code.
• Familiarity with Telecon, LegiScan or Quorum.

Responsibilities

• Identify legislative and regulatory opportunities to support business and policy objectives.
• Monitor legislation and participate in the development and implementation of strategies to influence public policy.
• Enhance business relationships and reputation with elected officials and state agencies.
• Coordinate the administration and oversight of the division's state political action committee events and campaign contributions.
• Develop and employ grass-tops and grassroots advocacy for the division.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Pension plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Annual incentive bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree