Government Relations Business Analyst

hmsacareers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HMSA in Honolulu seeks a Legislative Analyst to develop and analyze public policy initiatives, generate abstracts of legislative issues, and define business needs for HMSA's external policy positions. The role coordinates across internal departments to advance HMSA's strategic policy objectives.

The position involves representing HMSA at state agency meetings and hearings, building relationships with lawmakers and stakeholders, and communicating HMSA's positions with clarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five years of related work experience preferred.
• Experience in analysis and planning required.
• Working knowledge of Hawaii's legislative environment and government program operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze significant public policy initiatives.
• Generate abstracts of legislative issues across the state and country.
• Define business needs to develop recommendations for HMSA's external policy positions.
• Manage processes across internal departments to develop recommendations.
• Represent HMSA at state agency meetings, hearings, and external policy groups.
• Build and maintain relationships with legislators, government officials, and advocacy groups.
• Communicate HMSA's positions clearly to external partners.
• Promote HMSA's legislative agenda through educational initiatives and campaigns.
• Prepare and present project updates and regulatory/legislative initiatives to senior management.

Skills

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

1. Legislative Analysis:
   
   • Develop and analyze significant public policy initiatives.
   • Generate abstracts of legislative issues across the state and country.
   • Define business needs to develop recommendations for HMSA's external policy positions.
   • Manage processes across internal departments to develop recommendations.
2. Representation:
   
   • Represent HMSA by participating in and representing HMSA's interests at state agency meetings, legislative hearings, business associations, cross-sector policy groups, community coalitions and legislative events to advance HMSA's strategic objectives.
   • Serve as an ambassador and advocate for HMSA in external environments demonstrating professionalism, credibility, trust, and a deep understanding of HMSA's mission, policy priorities, and business needs.
   • Build and maintain strong working relationships with key external stakeholders including legislators, government officials, community leaders, advocacy groups, and other partners and organizations.
   • Effectively communicate HMSA's positions in a manner that supports trust, transparency, and constructive collaboration with external partners.
3. Community Development:
   
   • Develop educational initiatives and strategies to promote HMSA's legislative agenda in the public arena.
   • Develop, implement, and manage creative campaigns to communicate HMSA's public position on key policy issues and promote HMSA's mission in the community.
4. Communication:
   
   • Communicate clearly and completely all project and task specifications, status, and completion.
   • Initiate contacts and meetings with staff to advance projects.
   • Interact cooperatively with other staff and management to complete assigned duties and position objectives.
   • Effectively communicate problems and issues quickly and positively.
   • Produce written memos and project reports in a structured and concise manner.
   • Make presentations as needed for senior management staff, and external parties.
   • Advances HMSA's mission through strategic external outreach and communications efforts.
5. Project Management/Strategic Planning:
   
   • Prepare and present project updates, or new regulatory and legislative initiatives to senior management as requested.
   • Identify, assign, and manage development tasks and deliverables, resources, project issues, and resolutions.
6. Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.

1. Bachelor's degree and five years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
2. Experience in analysis and planning.
3. Working knowledge of Hawaii's legislative environment and government program operations.
4. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
5. Valid driver's license, access to an automobile with current license, registration, and no-fault insurance.