Regional Government Affairs Director - West

Modivcare • Denver, CO

2d • $159,900 - $200,000

About The Position

The Regional Government Affairs Director leads and executes Modivcare’s government affairs strategy across approximately 10–20 states in the West region. The role serves as the Company’s senior in-state representative before state legislatures, governors’ offices, Medicaid agencies, and other executive branch leaders. It leads legislative and regulatory engagement, manages contract lobbyists where appropriate, monitors policy developments, and works with internal teams to protect and strengthen the Company’s market position. The position designs state-level advocacy strategies aligned with enterprise priorities and manages stakeholder engagement and public affairs initiatives in collaboration with Corporate Affairs leadership.

The Director represents the Company at state capitols and develops relationships with policymakers, agency officials, regulators, and other stakeholders. The role analyzes legislative, regulatory, and procurement activity; communicates risks and opportunities; prepares testimony and other materials; and supports contract retention, procurement readiness, rate stability, and operational readiness. It also implements approved public affairs initiatives, supports coalition and alliance efforts, provides political and stakeholder intelligence, and advises Corporate Affairs leadership on policy trends, enforcement risks, and stakeholder sentiment. Business travel is required, with travel expected 60% of the time.

The role involves a combination of office work and travel. Physical demands include frequent standing and walking, driving between locations, using computers and mobile devices, and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ten or more years of relevant experience in state government affairs, public policy, or public affairs, including direct work 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, including the ability to work to deadlines 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; travel is expected 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.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

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 their staff, committee staff, executive branch officials, and regulatory authorities.
• 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 and regulatory 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, proceedings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Partner with Sales, Business Development, and Operations to support contract retention, procurement readiness, and rate stability through engagement with Medicaid, transportation, and personal care services program leadership.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support implementation of enacted legislation or regulations and ensure operational readiness.
• Represent the Company in state-based committees, advisory groups, and trade associations.
• Implement state-level public affairs initiatives in collaboration with the Vice President and Corporate Affairs leadership.
• Execute approved grassroots and grasstops engagement, stakeholder outreach, coalition coordination, and third-party engagement in alignment with enterprise strategy and messaging.
• Support coalition participation and alliance development in-region, maintaining 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 related to strategic alliances, community partnerships, and stakeholder positioning.
• Deploy approved surrogate engagement strategies by identifying and coordinating appropriate third-party validators.
• 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 in 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 coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on 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: Senior