Legislative Liaison

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Legislative Liaison serves as the Oklahoma Health Care Authority’s primary contact for matters before the State Legislature and Governor’s Office, leading the agency through the legislative process and directing legislative outreach and education initiatives. The position reports directly to the Chief of Staff and represents OHCA’s views on legislation, rules, policies, and programs.

The role researches, monitors, analyzes, and tracks state and federal legislative initiatives that may affect OHCA. It works with agency management and General Counsel on legislation and administrative rules, coordinates fiscal impact statements, manages legislative referrals and responses, and keeps leadership, staff, and stakeholders informed through briefings, memos, testimony, and correspondence. The liaison also develops relationships with legislators, government officials, stakeholders, and partner organizations; educates elected officials about Medicaid, OHCA projects, and the Employee Group Insurance Division; and works with the CEO and executive staff to develop the agency’s legislative priorities.

The position is based at OHCA’s Oklahoma City office. Work is typically performed in an office environment, and being present at the office is an essential function. The role requires job-related travel and regular use of computers and phones. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with primary hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience working in the legislative process; or a master’s degree and three years of experience in the legislative process; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience for one year of education.
• Expertise in legislative processes, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and government relations.
• Deep knowledge of state and federal legislative frameworks, Medicaid policies, and public affairs.
• Skills in strategic communication, relationship management, policy drafting, legislative tracking, and fiscal impact assessment.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships, analyze and interpret legislative initiatives, develop outreach and education efforts, and respond proactively to OHCA’s legislative needs.
• Submit an application that includes a resume/CV with complete work and education history.
• Willingness to complete job-related travel.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical and office-based demands, including extended sitting and daily computer and phone use.

Nice To Haves

• SoonerCare or Medicaid experience.
• Advanced education.
• Public relations experience.
• Legislative affairs experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• High-level project management experience.
• Policy development experience.
• Program management experience.
• Related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with state, federal, and agency officials.
• Maintain a presence and positive image at the State Capitol and communicate OHCA’s views and input on legislation, rules, policies, and programs.
• Research, monitor, understand, analyze, and track state and federal legislative initiatives that could affect OHCA.
• Assist agency management and General Counsel in drafting legislation and administrative rules that are legally sound and beneficial to the agency.
• Keep agency leadership, internal staff, and stakeholders informed about legislative activity, movement, and amendments through briefings, memos, testimony, and correspondence.
• Develop and maintain relationships with legislators, legislative staff, stakeholders, partner organizations, and other officials.
• Develop and present educational information to legislators about Medicaid, the Employee Group Insurance Division, and OHCA projects.
• Identify and develop outreach and educational opportunities for elected officials and legislators.
• Attend relevant legislative committee and interim study committee meetings, and other meetings with legislators and officials as requested; prepare the CEO or other staff and assist with follow-up.
• Coordinate the development of fiscal impact statements for proposed legislative bills.
• Work with the CEO and Executive Staff to identify issues and develop OHCA’s legislative agenda and priorities.
• Manage legislative referrals and responses for OHCA.
• Proactively manage and respond to OHCA’s legislative needs, schedules, and responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Longevity bonus recognizing years of public service.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time