Description:
MAJOR PURPOSE OF THIS JOB:
This position will manage and assist with directing the execution of URACโs state government relations program. Working with URAC subject matter experts, state officials, government leaders, and their staffs, this position will proactively execute and advance URACโs policies, positions, and strategies at the state government level. This role will support the Director, State Relations, and Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs, in supporting our mission to advance the quality of health care through leadership, accreditation, measurement, and innovation.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
โข Works directly with the Director, State Relations, to execute URACโs state government relations program by advocating for laws, regulations, and policies favorable to the organizationโs business functions
โข Collaborate closely with URACโs Federal Relations staff and other URAC departments to develop and advance URACโs government relations strategies and goals
โข Assists with the creation, development and deployment of resources to advance URACโs public policy goals, including policy memos, issue briefs, and regular reports
โข Identify, monitor and respond to state legislative and regulatory proposals, as well as executive orders and related state guidance documents
โข Guidance, implementation and management of URACโs state government relations strategy and legislative agenda, including tracking legislation and engagement with state officials
โข Engage with URAC staff for the development and advancement of policy solutions to advance the organizationโs policy priorities at the state level
โข Conduct policy analyses and research on state health care policy issues impacting accreditation and certification, analyze legislation and regulations for their impact, and create policy analysis and resources for use in state government relations outreach
โข Manage and implement state government relations strategy to include legislative and regulatory campaigns that advance the organizationโs objective and policy priorities
โข Engage with external audiences, public officials, and URAC staff to develop and implement URACโs state government relations strategies
โข Deliver presentations and provide remarks to internal and external audiences to advance URACโs state government relations goals and priorities
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
โข 3-5 years of experience working in state government policy and advocacy. This may include working with state agencies, trade associations, state focused coalitions and advocacy groups, state legislative staff, state-focused consulting firms, and/or comparable government service.
โข Proven track record of monitoring, tracking and responding to state legislative and regulatory proposals, as well as project management experience
โข Understanding and awareness of current health policy issues with an interest in continuous learning to advance patient safety and health care quality
โข Excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills
โข Experience managing multiple priorities and projects to accomplish government relations goals and outcomes
โข Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and ability tow ork independently
โข Comfort working with teammates that work on both hybrid and fully remote schedules
โข Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders on public policy issues
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
โข Bachelorโs Degree required; Graduate degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Health, or Public Administration preferred.