Government Affairs Manager

Company: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

An Official website of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsALERTEffective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today!Job Description - Government Affairs Manager (240004DF)About the AgencyThe Group Insurance Commission (GIC) seeks to hire a Government Affairs Manager (Administrator IV). We provide high-value health insurance and other benefits to state employees, retirees, and their survivors and dependents. The GIC also covers housing and redevelopment authorities as well as certain municipalities that elect to join the GIC. The agency works with vendors selected through competitive bidding to offer cost-effective benefits produced with careful plan design and rigorous ongoing management. The agency's performance goals are to provide affordable, high-quality benefits and, as the largest employer purchaser of health insurance in the Commonwealth, to use that position to drive improvements in the health care system.The GIC administers the Commonwealth's health, life, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision insurance programs for some 435,000 state employees, retirees, and their dependents.Position OverviewThe Government Affairs Manager is assigned to the executive department and works under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director to develop and execute the agency's overall external affairs and engagement strategy in alignment with its broader business objectives.Major Responsibilities

• Develop legislative and municipal affairs strategy and related processes for reporting to leadership.
• Establish and maintain relationships with colleagues, legislators, staff, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor, track, and analyze proposed legislation, and prepare responses to Legislators, as needed.
• Brief the Deputy Executive Director (and senior leadership team as needed) on legislative and municipal items requiring agency attention and engagement, both pro-and-reactively.
• In partnership with the Deputy Executive Director, meet with external stakeholder groups; including public and elected officials, public employees, retirement groups, organized labor, and vendors.
• Confer with agency colleagues regarding issues within the assigned scope of responsibility.
• Attend hearings and legislative sessions as needed.
• Develop coalitions and alliances with related state agencies with similar objectives.
• Draft legislation and research legal issues, in partnership with General Counsel.
• Partner with the Director of Communications on the development of key messages and materials related to legislation and public policy.
• Support the Deputy Executive Director in overall external affairs and stakeholder engagement, along with other projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as necessary.Preferred Qualifications & Skills
• Experience working with State and Municipal Government.
• Deep understanding of the Massachusetts Legislature and Legislative processes.
• Strong, demonstrated experience with relationship cultivation and maintenance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in both written and oral communication.
• Ability to seamlessly navigate from strategy to execution.
• Ability to own and execute government affairs initiatives end-to-end, including project and vendor management where appropriate.
• Familiarity and comfort with building and executing stakeholder and member engagement frameworks and tactics.
• Healthcare background and Massachusetts state and/or local government experience strongly preferred.
• Evident desire to learn, take initiative, and grow.
• Collaborative and team-oriented spirit.QualificationsMINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must have at least (A) four (4) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration, or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.Substitutions:
• A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
• An Associate's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
• A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.
• A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience.When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.Primary LocationJobJob: Administrative ServicesAgencyAgency: Group Insurance CommissionScheduleSchedule: Full-timeShiftShift: DayJob PostingNumber of OpeningsNumber of Openings: 1SalarySalary: 72,802.00 - 111,913.00 YearlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Brock Veidenheimer - 6177272300Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)Confidential: NoPotentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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