Senior Health & Public Policy Attorney

Iowa National Guard; Des Moines (IA); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental & vision

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance & long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as legal counsel for programs within Public Health, Behavioral Health, External Relations, and Aging and Disability Services. The role provides legal advice, representation, and guidance on complex laws, regulations, and policies affecting HHS operations.

The attorney will work with agency leadership, program staff, and the Iowa Department of Justice to ensure compliant and sound risk management

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of public health, healthcare and administrative law, Medicaid, disability rights, aging services, privacy laws, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership, program staff, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex statutes, regulations, agency policies, and court decisions.

Aufgaben

• Serve as legal counsel to Public Health, Behavioral Health, External Relations, Aging and Disability Services, and other assigned HHS divisions and programs on questions of law, policy, and program administration.
• Provide legal guidance on state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and policy documents affecting programs and services.
• Prepare written legal opinions, memoranda, and recommendations on complex issues.
• Review open records requests and advise on compliance with open records laws; manage subpoenas and other legal demands for agency records.
• Draft and advise on legislation, administrative rules, contracts, interagency agreements, and policies.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify legal risks and develop practical solutions.
• Represent or support the agency in administrative proceedings and regulatory matters.
• Analyze proposed legislation and policy changes for operational and legal impact.
• Assist in developing and interpreting agency policies to ensure compliance.
• Provide training and technical assistance on legal requirements and risk management.
• Perform other duties to support HHS priorities.

Kenntnisse

Public health law

Healthcare law

Administrative law

Medicaid

Disability rights

Aging services

Privacy laws

Regulatory frameworks

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor degree

Iowa State Bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as legal counsel for programs within Public Health, Behavioral Health, External Relations, and Aging and Disability Services. The role provides legal advice, representation, and guidance on complex laws, regulations, and policies affecting HHS operations.

The attorney will work with agency leadership, program staff, and the Iowa Department of Justice to ensure compliant and sound risk management