Regional Government Affairs Director - West

Overview

Modivcare is seeking an experienced Government Affairs Director II to lead and execute the company’s government affairs strategy across an assigned multi‑state region (approximately 10‑20 states). The role serves as the company’s senior in‑state representative and the face of the company before state legislatures, governors’ offices, Medicaid agencies, and other executive branch leadership.

• Lead state‑level legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts, including direct lobbying, engagement with agency leadership, and coordination with contract lobbyists as appropriate.
• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and procurement activity for potential impact on the company’s operations, contracts, reimbursement, and compliance obligations.
• Track and assess developments and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.
• Prepare and deliver testimony, comment letters, issue briefs, and executive talking points for legislative hearings, regulatory proceedings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Partner closely with Sales, Business Development, Operations, Product, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing to protect and strengthen the company’s market position.
• Support implementation of enacted legislation or regulations by coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and alignment.
• Represent the company in relevant state‑based committees, advisory groups, and trade associations.
• Implement state‑level public affairs initiatives in collaboration with the Vice President and Corporate Affairs leadership.
• Execute grassroots and grasstops engagement efforts when activated, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and messaging.
• Conduct stakeholder mapping and maintain ongoing engagement plans for policymakers, regulators, and key influencers in assigned states.
• Deploy surrogate engagement strategies in‑region, coordinating appropriate third‑party validators consistent with enterprise guidance.
• Provide insight into state political dynamics, leadership transitions, and electoral environments that may impact regulatory oversight, procurement cycles, or reimbursement frameworks.
• Lead projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Business travel required (60% of the time).

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, or related field preferred.
• Ten (10) plus years of relevant work experience in state government affairs, public policy, or public affairs, including direct experience working with state legislatures, governors’ offices, or executive branch agencies.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a primary external representative before policymakers and regulators.
• Experience coordinating or managing contract lobbyists and external stakeholders.
• Experience in healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, transportation policy, human services, or other regulated industries preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong project‑management and judgment skills, including ability to work under deadline with limited supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting testimony, comment letters, and executive briefings.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to interpret legislative language and regulatory guidance and translate implications into business insights.
• Ability to collaborate internally across Sales, Business Development, Operations, Product, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing with a high level of professionalism.
• Real‑world experience advancing state‑level legislative and regulatory strategies that supported business objectives.
• Understanding of state procurement and rate‑setting environments, particularly in Medicaid, non‑emergency medical transportation, and personal care services.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior policymakers, agency leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Confidence and presence necessary to serve as the company’s lead representative in a state or region.
• Ability to manage multiple states with differing political and regulatory environments while maintaining…