Government Relations Specialist

We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as a Government Relations Specialist in the Government Relations Department. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Government Relations Director, this position will: 

• Supports identification, research, evaluation, monitoring, and analysis of legislative, policy and budget proposals impacting the Alliance
• Acts as a government relations resource, participates in state and national trade association activities, and responds to internal and external inquiries
• Provides assistance and support to the Clerk of the Board to the Alliance Board of Commissioners and acts as the Clerk of the Board in the absence of the Clerk
• Supports government relations administrative functions

ABOUT THE TEAM

We represent the Alliance at the government level. Our small but mighty team works with policymakers, legislators, and regulators on behalf of our members, providers and plan. We also monitor and report back to the Alliance on health care policy and legislation. Our mission is to represent the Alliance with integrity through collaboration with regulators, policymakers, and other external partners and stakeholders and to advocate for equitable policies and solutions while supporting the Alliance vision, mission, and values. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

• Has a passion for research and analysis
• Has experience tracking and understanding legislation, policy and budgets
• Is detail orientated and highly organized
• Is comfortable working in evolving environments and understands when discretion is needed
• Has the ability to communicate issues accurately and timely  
• Is a team player and has the ability to interact with others with diplomacy and tact
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To read the full position description, and list of requirements click here. 

• Knowledge of:

• • Research, analysis, and reporting methods
  • General administrative procedures and standard business office practices
  • Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and business correspondence format
  • Principles and practices of customer service
  • Windows based PC systems and Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Basic principles and practices of project management and State and Federal legislative processes a PLUS

• Ability to:

• • Quickly understand Alliance functions, policies, procedures and guidelines, and Alliance roles and responsibilities related to oversight agencies
  • Identify and research relevant legal materials and analyze and interpret legal and contractual language
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and research skills, identify and troubleshoot issues, identify alternative solutions, and make recommendations for action
  • Apply critical thought and an understanding of the impact of recommendations and decisions on Alliance operations
  • Effectively, clearly, and independently document, summarize, and resolve complex issues
  • Manage a high volume of government relations tasks and produce organized, accurate, and detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment under the pressure of deadlines

• Education and Experience:

• • Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, public policy, health care planning or a related field
  • A minimum of three years of administrative, technical or paraprofessional experience in a government, non-profit, legal or healthcare environment (a Master’s degree may substitute for two years of the required experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying)

*This position is hybrid in Santa Cruz and/or Monterey counties with the expectation to be in the office 2-3 days a month*

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.

The full compensation range for this position is listed by location below. 

The actual compensation for this role will be determined by our compensation philosophy, analysis of the selected candidate's qualifications (direct or transferrable experience related to the position, education or training), as well as other factors (internal equity, market factors, and geographic location).