Northeast Director, Government Relations & Policy

DentaQuest; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

DentaQuest in Boston seeks a Director of Government Relations for the Northeast Region to lead strategic policy advocacy and regulatory engagement across MA and neighboring states.

The role builds and sustains relationships with state officials, insurers, and health care stakeholders, shaping legislative and regulatory agendas. Travel up to 75% is possible, with a focus on improving oral health policy and outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree (political science or communications).
• 7+ years minimum experience in lobbying and/or relevant experience.
• Experience with highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting commercial insurance and Medicaid.
• Experience in corporate government relations or a state Executive Branch preferred.
• Experience in working collaboratively with legislative staff and/or governmental regulatory agencies.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, determine project urgency, and lead consultant teams.
• Attends additional training as requested/deemed necessary

Responsibilities

• Develop state specific strategies and execute lobbying efforts to influence legislation, regulation and policy proposals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Executive Branch officials and state legislators in the Northeast with emphasis in Massachusetts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the MA Division of Insurance, Attorney General’s Office, Health Policy Commission.
• Drive new business through market conditioning strategies and lead efforts related to government relations stakeholders.
• Evaluate and advocate for specific program financing models at the state level.
• Understand regulatory environment and engage regulators to protect the business, focusing on health insurance regulations in MA.
• Analyze legislation and regulations to determine impact in consultation with internal teams.
• Identify, contract, educate, supervise and evaluate network of contract lobbyists within region.
• Collaborate with policy advisors and other consultants to ensure consistent policy messaging and advocacy.
• Represent organization at major trade and government conferences.
• Educate internal stakeholders on state lobbying and ethics rules.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Lobbying

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

BA/BS degree (political science or communications)

Job description

DentaQuest in Boston seeks a Director of Government Relations for the Northeast Region to lead strategic policy advocacy and regulatory engagement across MA and neighboring states.

The role builds and sustains relationships with state officials, insurers, and health care stakeholders, shaping legislative and regulatory agendas. Travel up to 75% is possible, with a focus on improving oral health policy and outcomes.