Director, Government Affairs

**This roles requires someone to be residing in the State of California with travel required to WelbeHealth Markets and government buildings for business needs.

WelbeHealth is a value-based healthcare organization that’s transforming the future of senior care by providing an all-inclusive care option to our most vulnerable senior population. We step in as the care provider and care planner that work to keep our participants within their communities, out of institutions, and cared for like family, all while receiving the healthcare and social services needed to thrive. 

The Director, Government Affairs - California will lead a bold advocacy strategy to advance the WelbeHealth PACE mission. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing the meaningful engagement approach including cultivating effective relationships with regulators, elected officials, member associations, and other influential stakeholders. In addition, the Director will track and educate WelbeHealth leaders on government policy changes impacting the company. The Government Affairs Director will engage collaborative relationships across WelbeHealth and with external stakeholders to promote the WelbeHealth values, team culture and mission.

Essential Job Duties:

• Lead the WelbeHealth regulatory affairs function for California; Develop and implement an effective stakeholder engagement strategy that results in outstanding relationships with regulators and elected officials in California
• Manage and effectively leverage WelbeHealth lobbyists and consultants Develop and implement an effective stakeholder engagement strategy that results in outstanding relationships with regulators and elected officials in California
• Lead advocacy efforts to facilitate timely approvals of new PACE applications and, for operating PACE programs, effective resolution of regulatory issues
• Direct advocacy efforts to facilitate resolution of legislative and regulatory issues; Communicate WelbeHealth’s policy priorities in order to achieve WelbeHealth’s Government Affairs department goals and initiatives
• Effectively track, synthesize, and communicate internally relevant government policy changes (laws, regulations, guidance) impacting WelbeHealth PACE
• Serve as the WelbeHealth board member or committee members (when applicable) on state PACE associations and engage effectively on behalf of WelbeHealth
• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional departments such as strategy, compliance, marketing, enrollment, and center operations - Manage direct reports including hiring, training, supervising, and mentoring

Job Requirements:

• Must reside in California with the willingness to travel to other WelbeHealth Markets and government buildings
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in Public Policy or relevant field strongly preferred - Valid State Driver’s License with a clean DMV record; Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience engaging with state regulators or elected officials in California required; Direct professional experience with CA Department of Health Care Services preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in healthcare, eldercare or human services policy required
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience independently handling legislative bills, budget proposals, and/or administration policy or budget efforts from initial conception through completion
• Strong public policy writing experience required - Health or human services experience preferred
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills including presenting information in a concise manner and effectively facilitating discussions; Persuasion and rhetorical skills needed to successfully influence elected officials and regulators

Benefits of Working at WelbeHealth: Apply your expertise in meaningful ways as we rapidly expand. You will have the opportunity to design the way we work in the context of an encouraging and loving environment where every person feels uniquely cared for.

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance – we mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, sick time
• Advancement opportunities - We’ve got a track record of hiring and promoting from within, meaning you can create your own path!
• And additional benefits