State Government Relations Director - Wisconsin

Alzheimer's Association®•Madison, WI

1d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Wisconsin State Government Relations Director serves as the principal staff member for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Wisconsin. The Director represents the Alzheimer’s Association before the Wisconsin legislature, governor, relevant state agencies, coalitions, community partners, statewide task forces, and work groups. The role is a registered lobbyist and develops and executes strategies to implement coordinated nationwide state policy priorities, including insurance coverage, Medicaid, long-term care, training standards, workforce issues, and aging policy. The position reports to the Territory Government Relations Director. The position is based in Madison, Wisconsin, and is full time at 37.5 hours per week. The stated salary range is $85,000–$95,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of experience working in state government affairs, as state legislative staff, or as policy staff in the governor’s office or a relevant state agency.
Current contacts within the state legislature and executive branch, and with potential partners and collaborators.
Understanding of and experience with the state legislative, regulatory, and budget processes.
Familiarity with Medicaid, aging, health, drug coverage, and long-term care issues.
Ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks; detail-oriented, adaptable, and organized.
Proven self-starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance.
Ability to lift 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Wisconsin state government affairs, the Wisconsin legislature, or a relevant Wisconsin state agency.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda focused on implementing the Association’s state policy priorities, in collaboration with the National Public Policy Office.
Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.
Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and Association staff to testify on the Association’s behalf as needed.
Develop and grow relationships with legislators, state government officials, and community stakeholders, and ensure the Association is represented on relevant statewide task forces, work groups, committees, and coalitions.
Track state legislation using the Association’s approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
Collaborate with the local Grassroots Advocacy Manager to plan and execute the Association’s annual State Advocacy Day at the state capitol.
Identify opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist with state-level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits, correspondence, and other activities.
Provide regular updates to the state Chapter Executive and other functional leaders, and prepare reports and presentations for Chapter Board meetings and community events as requested.
Collaborate regularly with Association staff across the state chapter to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.
Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter, including Walk and galas.
Perform other duties as assigned.