Director, State Government Affairs(Must live in Massachusetts)

Job Summary:

The Director, State Government Affairs serves as an advocate for CareSource business priorities and Medicaid & Medicare managed care on a state level.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement and lead a strategic approach to advocacy efforts and coordinate, facilitate and advance business leadership priorities at the state level
• Serve as primary liaison between CareSource and state elected officials, administration members and other key state organizations
• Develop and implement an effective government affairs program in our strategic states to position CareSource and its health plans in a positive manner with key governmental stakeholders and to further its mission and strategic objectives
• Collaborate with state  trade associations on key policy issues and aligned advocacy objectives
• Develop and implement strategic advocacy strategies in conjunction with the marketing and community services staff, to support and advance corporate strategic goals
• Monitor and research emerging industry, policy and regulatory changes at state  levels for analysis and integration into the corporate business development plan
• Participate in the development of key partnerships with external agencies, associations and consumer advocacy coalitions and other external stakeholders
• Lead/manage contract lobby resources in various states Participate in the development of the annual strategy for the corporate PAC to effectively support and protect issues critical to CareSource’ interests
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in health/public policy, public administration, business administration or related field or equivalent work experience is required
• Relevant master’s degree in health policy, public policy, public administration or other related discipline or equivalent work experience is preferred
• Minimum of  five (5)  years of senior leadership experience in public sector/not-for-profit policy development and advocacy is required
• Minimum of three (3) years planning and strategy development experience is required
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with Medicaid & Medicare managed care and other public health care programs is required

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough understanding of legislative processes at local, state and federal levels and lobbying experience with a primary concentration in policy legislative issues
• Strong working knowledge of Medicaid , Medicare and managed care laws, regulations and financing models
• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office
• Broad internet research skills
• Technical writing skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills Legislative advocacy skills
• Understanding of the public policy process
• Strategic thinker with negotiation skills
• Strong analytic, research and organizational skills
• Knowledge and experience with publicly funded health care programs

Licensure and Certification:

• Certified Healthcare Insurance Executive (CHIE) is preferred

Working Conditions:

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel as required by the needs of the business

Compensation Range:

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Organization Level Competencies

• Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture

• Cultivate Partnerships

• Develop Self and Others

• Drive Execution

• Influence Others

• Pursue Personal Excellence

• Understand the Business