Job Description

Company Description

National Director of Government Affairs

Department : Government & Regulatory Affairs
Reports To : Chief Legal Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location : Remote (Travel Required; MGA Offices, Preferred Near State Capitals or Washington, D.C.)

Position Summary:

The National Director of Government Affairs leads the organizations efforts to influence public policy, payer regulations, and state and federal legislation in support of expanding access to high-quality pediatric home and community-based care. This leader develops and executes a strategic advocacy plan aligned with our Organizations national mission, local market realities, and payer priorities. The role ensures that government affairs efforts are coordinated, measurable, and impactfuldriving patient-centered outcomes and short and long-term business growth.

Job Description

Key Outcomes & Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-state and federal government affairs strategic plan that reflects:
• Our Organizations national mission and vision
• Local market capabilities and goals
• Medicaid and State Licensure regulatory priorities
• Regulatory opportunities and challenges at the federal and state levels

2. Continuous Strategic Evaluation & Refinement:

• Establish a repeatable, scalable, collaborative process with market leaders and stakeholders for:
• Continuously evaluating and refining government affairs priorities
• Incorporating evolving external information (e.g., policy shifts, election outcomes, economic changes) and internal data (e.g., access gaps, utilization trends, prior authorization)
• Adjusting the plan in real time to ensure relevance and strategic alignment

3. Measurable, Aligned Impact:

• Ensure every government affairs initiative is designed and pursued with a clearly defined, measurable impact tied to:
• Improved patient access and equity
• Payer policy improvements (coverage, rates, acuity tools, authorization, utilization management)
• Regulatory simplification or burden reduction
• Alignment with our Organizations overall short and long-term strategic goals and local market objectives

4. Internal Collaboration, Facilitation & Education:

• Act as a connector and educator across departments and markets by:
• Facilitating conversations between field leaders, operations, clinical teams, legal/compliance, and strategy
• Building awareness of where and how policy engagement and influence fits into their roles
• Developing training tools or communication channels to foster informed advocacy participation

5. External Advocacy & Relationship Building:

• Cultivate and sustain strategic relationships with:
• State and federal legislators and their staff
• Medicaid agencies and key leaders (managed care organizations (MCOs)
• Industry coalitions, trade associations, and advocacy groups (e.g., HCAOA, CHAP, state associations, Disability Rights organizations)
• Accrediting bodies (CHAP, ACHC)
• Represent the organization in meetings, legislative testimony, comment letters, and public hearings
• Lead targeted grassroots and grasstops advocacy campaigns that advance the organization's mission and goals

6. Organizational Communication & Leadership:

• Keep executive leadership and stakeholders informed with regular updates on:
• Government affairs activities, wins, risks, and opportunities
• Upcoming legislative sessions, budget cycles, or regulatory reviews
• Serve as our Organizations internal subject matter expert on state and federal public policy and regulation regarding all healthcare services offered by the organization.

Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelors degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
• Masters degree (MPH, MPA, JD, or MBA) strongly preferred

Experience :

• Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs, health policy, or advocacy in the healthcare industry, with a preference for experience in:
• Pediatric health, home and community-based services (HCBS), Medicaid, and Medicaid managed care
• State-level policy engagement or Medicaid waiver programs
• Proven track record of policy influence and results in a complex, regulated environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, exemplify servant leadership, and facilitate conversations that build trust and galvanize teams

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Strategic policy planning and execution
• Advocacy writing and oral communication
• Political acumen and relationship-building
• Data interpretation and outcome tracking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Change leadership and emotional intelligence
• High-level knowledge of healthcare finance and service delivery systems

Work Environment & Travel:

• Remote-based role with flexible work structure
• Travel up to 40% to key markets, capitals, or national conferences

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations applicable to healthcare entities

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + performance incentive
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)

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