Director, Government Affairs

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WelbeHealth

💵 $159k-$220k
📍Remote - United States

Summary

Join WelbeHealth's Government Affairs team and spearhead government affairs for a designated geography. You will develop and implement engagement strategies with elected officials, oversee contract staff, and direct advocacy efforts. Responsibilities include communicating policy priorities, tracking relevant policy changes, and reporting internally. This role requires extensive experience in government affairs, strong policy writing skills, and a bachelor's degree. WelbeHealth offers a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience engaging with state legislators, legislative and committee staff, and/or administrative appointees and staff
  • Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience independently handling legislative bills, budget proposals, and/or administration policy or budget efforts from initial conception through completion
  • Strong public policy writing experience required
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Must reside on the Washington (WA) with the willingness to travel up to 10% based on business needs

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the WelbeHealth government affairs function for assigned geography
  • Develop and implement an effective engagement strategy that results in outstanding relationships with elected officials and administration staff in designated states
  • Oversee and leverage WelbeHealth contract staff, including lobbyists and consultants
  • Direct advocacy efforts to facilitate resolution of legislative and regulatory issues
  • Communicate WelbeHealth’s policy priorities in order to achieve WelbeHealth’s Government Affairs department goals and initiatives
  • Track, synthesize, and communicate internally relevant government policy changes (laws, regulations, guidance) impacting WelbeHealth PACE to internal stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Health or human services experience preferred

Benefits

  • Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Work/life balance – we mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, sick time
  • Advancement opportunities - We’ve got a track record of hiring and promoting from within, meaning you can create your own path!
  • 401k match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Bonus
  • Equity

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