Government Relations Specialist

Government Relations Specialist – Health Care Service Corporation

This hybrid/flex role requires in‑office visibility three days per week and remote work the other two days. Relocation is not offered; sponsorship will not be extended.

• Identify legislative and regulatory opportunities to support business and policy objectives; monitor legislation and participate in the development and implementation of strategies to influence public policy.
• Enhance business relationships and reputation with elected officials and state agencies such as the State Health Department and State Insurance Department.
• Coordinate the administration and oversight of the division’s state political action committee events and campaign contributions.
• Develop and employ grassroots and grass‑tops advocacy for the division.
• Develop, organize, and maintain a system to identify, monitor and report on legislation and amendments having enterprise or division impact.
• Manage the State Government Relations legislative monitoring and tracking reports utilizing the Legislative Report vendor program.
• Coordinate with internal legislative review teams for cost/benefit and impact analysis of legislation, providing reports and updates to the Division Vice President, Manager, and contract lobbyists.
• Oversee communications and maintain regular contact with internal stakeholders throughout regular, special, and interim legislative sessions.
• Collaborate with the internal legislative implementation team (LRM) throughout the legislative and regulatory process to identify potential impacts and implications of proposed legislation, transitioning responsibility for implementation upon passage.
• Attend legislative and regulatory hearings and committee meetings as needed during legislative and interim sessions.
• Participate in insurance trade association meetings or coalitions and provide company‑appropriate messaging.
• Develop policy papers and talking points for use with legislative advocacy activities.
• Coordinate with enterprise Government Relations in developing and executing legislative calls to action in grass‑roots and grass‑tops advocacy; manage State political action committee activities; coordinate with enterprise Government Relations on State candidate contributions; maintain and distribute contribution records and reports for state elected officials election cycles.
• Ensure compliance with State statutes and Ethics Commission rules related to lobbying and political contributions.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for elected officials or their staff on constituent, benefit/policy inquiries and coordinate with SDO or other appropriate areas to ensure inquiry resolution and follow‑up.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co‑workers, management, customers, etc.
• Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.
• Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 additional years’ experience, or 7 years’ direct experience, including a combination of insurance industry, regulatory, legislative, state agency or communications background.
• Experience working with the public, decision makers or executive level personnel.
• Project management experience and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to persuade policy makers and write, edit, disseminate complex information in a clear, concise manner.
• Independent judgment skills.
• PC proficiency with Microsoft Word and internet‑based legislative tracking programs.

• Strong knowledge of state‑level health insurance regulatory processes (e.g., Oklahoma Insurance Code).

Salary range: $60,300 – $133,400. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
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Employment type:

Full‑time
• Job function:
Other
• Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care