Legislative Liaison

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Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time:
Full time. Job Type: Regular Compensation $74,028/year

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership, we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Benefits:

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Job Description

Location:

4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Salary: $74,028/year.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, Primary

Hours:

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Agency/Division Information The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency’s core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Legislative Liaison will serve as a liaison and the primary point of contact for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for matters before the State Legislature and Governor. Leads the OHCA through the legislative process. The position leads legislative outreach and education initiatives.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with state, federal and agency officials.
• Maintains an ongoing presence and positive image at the State Capitol to communicate OHCA’s views and input on legislation, rules, policies and programs.
• Research, monitor, understand, analyze and track state and federal legislative initiatives that could impact OHCA.
• Assist agency management and general counsel in drafting legislation and administrative rules that are legally sound and beneficial to the agency.
• Actively keep agency leadership, internal staff and stakeholders apprised of any related legislative activity, movement or amendments by preparing briefings, memos, testimony and correspondence.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with legislators, legislative staff, stakeholders, partner organizations and other officials to provide information and foster a positive image of OHCA.
• Develop and present educational information to legislators to help them understand the complexities of Medicaid, Employee Group Insurance Division and OHCA projects.
• Identify and develop outreach and opportunities for education for elected officials and legislators.
• Attend relevant legislative committee meetings and interim study committees, as well as other meetings with legislators, legislative staff and…