SENIOR DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland's MDH Behavioral Health Administration seeks a Senior Director for Governmental Affairs to lead evaluation, analysis and policy development for behavioral health services and programs.

The role involves planning responses to legislation, drafting reports, and coordinating with the Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary, with a telework eligible hybrid schedule and on-site location in Catonsville, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with six years of administrative or professional experience, including three years in legislative drafting, analyzing proposed bills and monitoring regulatory development.
• A master’s degree will substitute for one year of general experience; a doctoral degree will substitute for two years.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, analyze and develop behavioral health care services, policies and programs.
• Coordinate and plan responses to legislation, regulatory updates, reports, policies and projects for senior leadership.
• Write reports and position papers to support development and implementation of the behavioral health system.
• Operate on a telework eligible, hybrid schedule.

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

The Senior Director for Governmental Affairs for the Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration will perform an advanced level of work evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing behavioral health care services, policies and programs. This position will use data driven research to recommend policy formulation and revision of existing policy, services or programs to the Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health Administration.

The Senior Director for Governmental Affairs for the Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration will perform an advanced level of work evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing behavioral health care services, policies and programs. This position will use data driven research to recommend policy formulation and revision of existing policy, services or programs to the Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health Administration. The Director will initiate, plan, and coordinate responses to legislation, regulatory updates, reports, policies, and other projects as directed by the Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary. This position will write reports and position papers to support the development and implementation of the behavioral health system. This position is telework eligible and will operate on a hybrid schedule.

GRADE

STD0024

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration 55 Wade Avenue Catonsville, MD 21228

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and six years of administrative or professional experience, three years of experience in legislative drafting, analyzing proposed bills and monitoring the development and implementation of regulations, including two years of management or supervisory experience. A master’s degree will substitute for one year of general experience. A doctoral degree will substitute for 2 years of the general experience. Additional general experience will substitute year for year for the bachelor’s degree.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Experience with regulation development, tracking, and implementation.
• Experience in the management of state or federal legislative session, including identifying and monitoring legislation relevant to an administration, agency, or organization.
• Experience with preparing testimony for high level executives for legislation.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of behavioral health care services, policies, and programs.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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