Legislative Affairs Manager (Hybrid)

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

MVAA Gold Veteran-Friendly Employer

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in Lansing, MI seeks a seasoned supervisor for the Legislative Affair Policy Section to guide policy analysts and support the Director of Legislative Affairs. The role emphasizes coordinating bill analyses, preparing for committee hearings, and developing strategic communications related to health policy.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and several years of professional experience in policy or regulatory work, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
• Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Legislative Affair Policy Section while providing direct support to the Director of Legislative Affairs.
• Establish performance goals, assign and monitor work assignments, and conduct regular performance evaluations of policy analysts.
• Oversee legislative activities and ensure timely and appropriate responses to legislative inquiries.
• Support advancement of departmental priorities through review and coordination of bill analyses, legislative materials, and preparations for legislative committee hearings.
• Draft and coordinate strategic communications, monitor and track legislation, and conduct comprehensive analyses of legislative issues affecting the MDHHS.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with legislative staff and interest group representatives, and collaborate with subject matter experts across the Department.

Job description

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in Lansing, MI seeks a seasoned supervisor for the Legislative Affair Policy Section to guide policy analysts and support the Director of Legislative Affairs. The role emphasizes coordinating bill analyses, preparing for committee hearings, and developing strategic communications related to health policy.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and several years of professional experience in policy or regulatory work, with opportunities for