Legislative Liaison

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

11 paid holidays annually

Paid vacation and sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness andtu1

Job summary

Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) seeks a Legislative Liaison to manage relationships with the State Legislature and Governor, guiding OHCA through the legislative process and leading outreach on Medicaid and related programs. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will coordinate briefings, testimony and policy development while advancing OHCA priorities.

The role requires experience in government relations, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement, with a Monday–Friday schedule in

Qualifications

• Expertise in legislative processes, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and government relations.
• Ability to research, analyze and track state/federal legislation affecting OHCA.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for briefings and testimony.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains relationships with state, federal and agency officials.
• Maintains a presence at the State Capitol to communicate OHCA's views on legislation and policies.
• Researches and analyzes legislative initiatives affecting OHCA; tracks activity and amendments.
• Drafts legislation and administrative rules with general counsel for legal soundness and agency benefit.
• Briefs leadership and stakeholders on legislative activity and forthcoming actions.
• Develops outreach to legislators and stakeholders to support OHCA projects and agenda.
• Attends legislative committee meetings and prepares CEOs for events and follow-up.

Skills

Legislative processes

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Government relations

Strategic communication

Relationship management

Policy drafting

Legislative tracking

Fiscal impact assessment

Job description

Job Posting Title Legislative Liaison

Agency 807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization Oklahoma Health Care Authority

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation $74,028/year

Why You'll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership , we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Let's Talk Benefits

We know your great work deserves great support. Here's a snapshot of what we offer for all eligible employees.

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Job Description

Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary: $74,028/year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Agency/Division Information

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency's core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Legislative Liaison will serve as a liaison and the primary point of contact for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for matters before the State Legislature and Governor. Leads the OHCA through the legislative process. The position leads legislative outreach and education initiatives.

Essential Functions May Include:

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with state, federal and agency officials.
• Maintains an ongoing presence and positive image at the State Capitol to communicate OHCA's views and input on legislation, rules, policies and programs.
• Research, monitor, understand, analyze and track state and federal legislative initiatives that could impact OHCA.
• Assist agency management and general counsel in drafting legislation and administrative rules that are legally sound and beneficial to the agency.
• Actively keep agency leadership, internal staff and stakeholders apprised of any related legislative activity, movement or amendments by preparing briefings, memos, testimony and correspondence.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with legislators, legislative staff, stakeholders, partner organizations and other officials to provide information and foster a positive image of OHCA.
• Develop and present educational information to legislators to help them understand the complexities of Medicaid, Employee Group Insurance Division and OHCA projects.
• Identify and develop outreach and opportunities for education for elected officials and legislators.
• Attend relevant legislative committee meetings and interim study committees, as well as other meetings with legislators, legislative staff and other officials upon request; help prepare the CEO or other staff for those events and assist with follow up as needed.
• Coordinate development of fiscal impact statements for proposed legislative bills.
• Work with the CEO and Executive Staff to identify issues and develop OHCA's legislative agenda and priorities.
• Manage legislative referrals and responses for OHCA.
• Proactively manage and respond to OHCA's legislative needs, schedules, and responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competency Requirements

This position requires expertise in legislative processes, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and government relations to effectively represent OHCA's interests before the State Legislature and Governor's Office. A deep knowledge of state and federal legislative frameworks, Medicaid policies, and public affairs is essential. Key skills include strategic communication, relationship management, policy drafting, legislative tracking, and fiscal impact assessment. The role demands the ability to build cooperative rela