Director Of Government Affairs​/REMOTE

Director Government Affairs

Director Government Affairs will:

• Be responsible for managing state and federal regulatory and legislative advocacy for Health Plan and its affiliated managed care companies within the holding system (collectively, the "Health Plan")
• Represent the Health Plan and PSJH externally with legislators, regulators, competitors, clients, and the community at large in formal and informal settings such as advisory committees, work groups, negotiation sessions, trade association meetings, and client meetings
• Be responsible for developing and overseeing systems, structures, and staff to support the success of PHP's government affairs activities, including alignment of those activities with advocacy strategy
• Develop policy principles and positions on proposed and pending laws and rules
• Develop affirmative advocacy strategies in support of Health Plan business objectives
• Directly influence the Health Plan's legal and regulatory obligations as well as its financial obligations
• Occasional travel as needed for in-office meetings or events

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Government, Healthcare Administration, Science or another related field of study
• 10+ years' experience in the healthcare industry in the areas of regulatory compliance, auditing, fraud and abuse, risk management, litigation support or government relations
• 5+ years' experience working in the managed care or health insurance industry
• 5+ years management experience (Experience may include indirect supervision of Paralegals or other Assistants in a legal setting, managing large projects and or external relationships)

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree
  -OR
  - Master's Degree
  -OR- a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of health insurance laws and regulations
• Experience with public speaking and delivering professional presentations to a variety of internal and external audiences

Skills and certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Government, Healthcare Administration, Science or another related field of study
• 10+ years' experience in the healthcare industry
• Regulatory compliance, auditing, fraud and abuse, risk management, litigation support or government
• 5+ years' experience working in the managed care or health insurance industry
• 5+ years management experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $ - $205,000.