Strategic Legislative Liaison and Policy Advocate

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State health benefits

Insurance plans

Retirement plan

Holiday leave

Vacation leave

Longevity bonus

Loan forgiveness

Wellness program

Job summary

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is seeking a Legislative Liaison to serve as the primary contact for matters before the State Legislature and Governor. Under the Chief of Staff, you will lead legislative outreach, track initiatives, and draft input to policies and rules that affect Medicaid and OHCA programs.

This full-time role requires strategic communication, relationship building, and the ability to translate complex healthcare policy for diverse stakeholders, with travel as needed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of experience working in the legislative process OR Master’s degree and three (3) years of experience in the legislative process OR An equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one (1) year of experience for one (1) year of education

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legislative processes

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Government relations

Strategic communication

Relationship management

Policy drafting

Legislative tracking

Fiscal impact assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of legislative experience

Master’s degree + 3 years of legislative experience

Job description

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is seeking a Legislative Liaison to serve as the primary contact for matters before the State Legislature and Governor. Under the Chief of Staff, you will lead legislative outreach, track initiatives, and draft input to policies and rules that affect Medicaid and OHCA programs.

This full-time role requires strategic communication, relationship building, and the ability to translate complex healthcare policy for diverse stakeholders, with travel as needed to