Director of Government Affairs

This role can report to our Edison, NJ, Albany, NY, Dover, DE, Harrisburg, PA, Lawrence, MA, Lynn, MA, New York, NY, South Portland, ME, or Worcester, MA office.

It will be supporting the Northeast region.

Modivcare is looking for an experienced Government Affairs Director II to join our team! This role is responsible for leading and executing the Company's government affairs strategy across an assigned multi-state region (approximately 10-20 states). This 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.

They will lead legislative and regulatory engagement; manage contract lobbyists where appropriate; monitor and respond to policy developments; and partner closely with Sales, Business Development, Operations, product, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing to protect and strengthen the Company's market position. The position will design and implement state-level advocacy strategies aligned with enterprise priorities and will manage engagement with key stakeholders and execution of public affairs initiatives as directed and designed in collaboration with Corporate Affairs leadership.

• Serves as the company’s primary representative at the assigned state capitols before executive leadership, including Medicaid directors, transportation program leaders, and personal care services (PCS) administrators
• Develops and maintains direct relationships with legislative leaders and their staff, committee staff, executive branch officials, and regulatory authorities to advance the company’s policy and business objectives
• Leads state-level legislative and executive branch advocacy efforts, including direct lobbying, engagement with agency leadership, and coordination with contract lobbyists as appropriate
• Monitors, analyzes, and interprets legislative, regulatory, and procurement activity for potential impact to the Company’s operations, contracts, reimbursement, and compliance obligations
• Tracks and assesses legislative and regulatory developments and communicates risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to senior leadership and cross-functional partners
• Prepares and delivers testimony, comment letters, issue briefs, and executive talking points for legislative hearings, regulatory proceedings, and stakeholder meetings
• Partners closely with Sales, Business Development, and Operations to engage proactively with Medicaid, transportation, and PCS program leadership in support of contract retention, procurement readiness, and rate stability
• Supports implementation of enacted legislation or regulations by coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and alignment
• Represents the Company in relevant state-based committees, advisory groups, and trade associations

• Implements and manages state-level public affairs initiatives in collaboration with the Vice President and Corporate Affairs leadership
• Executes grassroots and grasstops engagement efforts when activated, including stakeholder outreach, coalition coordination, and third-party engagement, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and messaging
• Supports coalition participation and alliance development efforts in-region, maintaining relationships with provider groups, community stakeholders, advocacy organizations, and industry associations
• Conducts stakeholder mapping and maintains on going engagement plans for policymakers, regulators, and key influencers in assigned states
• Provides local intelligence and risk assessments related to strategic alliances, community partnerships, and stakeholder positioning
• Deploys surrogate engagement strategies in-region, identifying and coordinating appropriate third-party validators consistent with enterprise guidance
• Public affairs campaigns are expected to be strategic, targeted, and limited in number; this position serves as the in-state implementer and manager of such initiatives as designed and approved by Corporate Affairs leadership

• Provides insight into state political dynamics, leadership transitions, and electoral…