Help at Home is the leading national provider of in-home personal care services, where our mission is to enable individuals to live with independence and dignity at home. Our team supports 66,000 clients monthly with the help of 53,000 compassionate caregivers across 12 states. We’re looking for people who care about others, who are willing to listen, lean in and make impactful change. Each role at Help at Home can have a positive impact in supporting our caregivers and clients. If you are someone who leads with passion and integrity and are looking to join a rapidly growing, industry leading team, Help at Home may be a good fit for you.

Job Summary:
As the Manager of State Government Relations, you will be a vital part of executing our government affairs strategies at the state level. In this dynamic role, you’ll monitor and analyze regulatory and legislative developments across targeted states, keeping internal stakeholders informed about emerging issues and their potential business implications. You'll play an active role in translating policy changes into actionable insights and contribute to the development of strategies that guide our thoughtful policy engagement. Working closely with internal teams, you’ll help communicate the impact of proposed regulations, ensuring the organization’s voice is heard in the policymaking process. This position reports directly to the SVP of Government Relations.

*This is a REMOTE position.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Legislative Monitoring and Analysis:
  • Monitor and analyze legislation, regulations, emerging issues, and industry trends that could impact the organization
  • Prepare /share legislative updates for senior leadership and key internal stakeholders.
• Advocacy and Relationship Development:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key government officials as well as industry colleagues, association staff, and retained lobbyists/consultants.
  • Represent company externally, including participation in state association meetings and advocacy days, hearings and other public forums, and as needed, helping to coordinate legislative meetings, briefings and related activities.
• Policy Development and Strategy:
  • Assist with research and analysis of existing, emerging, and historical public policy issues collaborating with and serving as advisor to internal stakeholders to determine business impact and to develop strategic plans to manage the issue both externally and internally, anticipating and projecting trends, developments, threats, and opportunities.
  • Draft policy papers, legislative proposals, and public comments.
• Communication and Reporting:
  • Manage communication related to government affairs, including newsletters and social media updates.
• Government Relations Organization and Compliance:
  • Manage compliance with lobbying disclosure requirements and ethics regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of lobbying activities and expenses.

• Collaboration and team building skills. Capable of analyzing complex information requests and identifying and understanding emerging policy trends.
• Experience in communicating and writing comments to government agencies and/or other legislative bodies.
• Excellent organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Methodical, detail oriented, efficient, organized
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to analyze and synthesize substantial amounts of written information to accomplish job goals and tasks
• “Can do” attitude in approaching challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Analytical, planning and project management skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and shift multiple issues and projects without compromising quality results.

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 7+ years of experience in government relations and legislative advocacy, with a focus on policy analysis and formulation. 
• Experience in healthcare or a related field, preferably with expertise in Medicaid policy and/or government-funded programs.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to travel 10% of time; may fluctuate based on business needs
• Majority (90%) of work is conducted indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.

Salary Range:
$130,000 - $150,000

Benefits:

• Direct deposit
• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• 401k
• Ongoing, in-depth training opportunities
• Meaningful work with clients who need your help
• Career growth and experience with an industry leader with 40+years of history in a high-demand field

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Help At Home is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.

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