Government Affairs Director leading advocacy efforts in 10-20 states for Modivcare, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?
Do you enjoy working in a service-oriented industry?
This role is responsible for leading and executing the Company's government affairs strategy across an assigned multi-state region (approximately 10-20 states).
This role serves as the company’s senior in-state representative and the face of the Company before state legislatures, governors’ offices, Medicaid agencies, and other executive branch leadership.
They will lead legislative and regulatory engagement; manage contract lobbyists where appropriate; monitor and respond to policy developments; and partner closely with Sales, Business Development, Operations, product, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing to protect and strengthen the Company's market position.
The position will design and implement state-level advocacy strategies aligned with enterprise priorities and will manage engagement with key stakeholders and execution of public affairs initiatives as directed and designed in collaboration with Corporate Affairs leadership.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, or related field preferred
Ten (10) plus years of relevant work 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
Experience in healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, transportation policy, human services, or other regulated industries preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Strong project management and judgment skills, including 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 ability to interpret legislative language and regulatory guidance and translate implications into business insights
Ability to collaborate internally across Sales, Business Development, Operations, Product, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing with a high level of professionalism
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 necessary 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 strategic alignment with enterprise priorities
Willingness and ability to travel regularly within assigned states
Willing to travel 60% of the time.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
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 (retail, hotel, food, restaurants, car rental and much more!)
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