Research Director - Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

18h

About The Position

The Research Director oversees and is responsible for performing research related to matters that come before the Committee. They lead committee research staff and interact with legislators, administrative officials, and stakeholders to support Committee priorities. Performs other duties as assigned. Reports to: Reports to the Chair of the Committee and at the discretion of the Chair, to the Staff Director and Committee Legal Counsel.

Requirements

• Ability to interact and work with different communities and personalities in a professional and helpful manner
• Ability to multi-task effectively, work independently taking initiative, and meet deadlines on short notice
• Experience presenting complex data, analyses and information in easily understood formats
• Excellent research, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with members and colleagues effectively and provide and receive feedback professionally
• Ability to use standard office equipment and technology
• Ability to follow-up and complete tasks
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Prior work experience as a Researcher, or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

• Prior legislative or related work experience for elected or appointed officials, advocacy groups or non-profit organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Chair, and with the support of committee staff, drafts and reviews legislative documents and outgoing communication such as amendments, press releases, hearing notices, letters of testimony, legislation, and talking points
• Tracks bills through the legislative process
• Maintains records and compiles background materials and information
• Provides research and analysis on policy initiatives and pending legislation
• Serves as office liaison to House committees and departments as well as external constituents and stakeholders
• Meets with lobbyists, special interest groups and organizations, governmental agency representatives, constituency groups, and other stakeholders as assigned
• Prepares briefing materials and bill summaries
• Responds to inquiries from legislators, staff, agency representatives, constituency groups and the general public regarding bill content and status
• Attends hearings, events and meetings
• Monitors and reports on legislative action on the House and Senate floor
• Prepares and oversees committee polling
• Completes administrative tasks on LAWS and paperwork with the House Clerk to support committee legislative activities
• Organizes committee hearings, provides support throughout the hearing process such as recording votes, filing amendments, posting hearing notices, reserving hearing rooms, and obtain necessary supplies
• May supervise one or more employees, interns and volunteers
• Utilizes research data bases
• Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle or operate standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

Benefits

• As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, staff have access to a wide variety of health plans, including coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits.
• Furthermore, retirement benefits are available, depending upon one’s length of employment.
• The House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity/expression, disability, military obligations, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal or state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees