Regional Government Affairs Director - West

Modivcare • Denver, CO

1d • $159,900 - $200,000

About The Position

Modivcare is seeking an experienced Government Affairs Director to lead and execute the Company's government affairs strategy across its West region, covering approximately 10–20 states. The role serves as the Company's senior in-state representative and face before state legislatures, governors' offices, Medicaid agencies, and other executive branch leadership. It leads legislative and regulatory engagement, manages contract lobbyists where appropriate, monitors policy developments, and partners with Sales, Business Development, Operations, Product, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing to protect and strengthen the Company's market position. The position designs and implements state-level advocacy strategies aligned with enterprise priorities and manages stakeholder engagement and public affairs initiatives in collaboration with Corporate Affairs leadership.

The role represents the Company at assigned state capitols; builds relationships with policymakers, agency officials, regulators, and other stakeholders; and leads advocacy before legislative and executive branches. It monitors and interprets legislation, regulation, and procurement activity; communicates risks and opportunities; prepares testimony and other policy materials; supports contract retention, procurement readiness, and rate stability; and coordinates implementation of enacted laws and regulations. It also represents the Company in state committees, advisory groups, and trade associations.

In collaboration with Corporate Affairs leadership, the Director implements targeted state-level public affairs initiatives, supports grassroots and grasstops engagement, coalition participation, and alliance development, and maintains stakeholder maps and ongoing engagement plans. The role provides local intelligence and risk assessments, coordinates appropriate third-party validators, and advises on political dynamics, emerging policy trends, enforcement risks, and stakeholder sentiment. It may lead projects and perform other duties as assigned. Business travel is required, with travel expected 60% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ten or more years of relevant experience in state government affairs, public policy, or public affairs, including direct experience working with state legislatures, governors' offices, or executive branch agencies.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a primary external representative before policymakers and regulators.
• Experience coordinating or managing contract lobbyists and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management and judgment skills, including the ability to work under deadline with limited supervision.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting testimony, comment letters, and executive briefings.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret legislative language and regulatory guidance and translate implications into business insights.
• Ability to collaborate professionally across Sales, Business Development, Operations, Product, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing.
• Real-world experience advancing state-level legislative and regulatory strategies that supported business objectives.
• Understanding of state procurement and rate-setting environments, particularly in Medicaid, non-emergency medical transportation, and personal care services.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior policymakers, agency leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Confidence and presence to serve as the Company's lead representative in a state or region.
• Ability to manage multiple states with differing political and regulatory environments while maintaining alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within assigned states; willing to travel 60% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, or a related field.
• Experience in healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, transportation policy, human services, or another regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Company's primary representative at assigned state capitols before executive leadership, including Medicaid directors, transportation program leaders, and personal care services administrators.
• Develop and maintain relationships with legislative leaders and staff, executive branch officials, and regulatory authorities to advance company policy and business objectives.
• Lead state-level legislative and executive branch advocacy, including direct lobbying, agency engagement, and coordination with contract lobbyists as appropriate.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret legislative, regulatory, and procurement activity for potential effects on operations, contracts, reimbursement, and compliance obligations.
• Communicate policy risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Prepare and deliver testimony, comment letters, issue briefs, and executive talking points for hearings, regulatory proceedings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Partner with Sales, Business Development, and Operations to engage Medicaid, transportation, and personal care services leaders in support of contract retention, procurement readiness, and rate stability.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support operational readiness and alignment following enacted legislation or regulations.
• Represent the Company in relevant state committees, advisory groups, and trade associations.
• Implement and manage state-level public affairs initiatives in collaboration with the Vice President and Corporate Affairs leadership.
• Execute grassroots and grasstops engagement efforts when activated, including stakeholder outreach, coalition coordination, and third-party engagement.
• Support coalition participation and alliance development in-region and maintain relationships with provider groups, community stakeholders, advocacy organizations, and industry associations.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and maintain engagement plans for policymakers, regulators, and key influencers in assigned states.
• Provide local intelligence and risk assessments regarding strategic alliances, community partnerships, and stakeholder positioning.
• Identify and coordinate appropriate third-party validators as part of surrogate engagement strategies, consistent with enterprise guidance.
• Provide insight into state political dynamics, leadership transitions, and electoral environments that may affect regulatory oversight, procurement cycles, or reimbursement frameworks.
• Support state-level political engagement consistent with company governance standards and Corporate Affairs strategy.
• Advise Corporate Affairs leadership on emerging policy trends, enforcement risks, and stakeholder sentiment within assigned states.
• Lead projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel regularly within assigned states; travel is expected 60% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D.
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax and post-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts for retail, hotels, food, restaurants, car rentals, and more.
• Bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director