Strategic State Government Affairs Leader (West)

Modivcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Modivcare seeks an experienced Government Affairs Director to lead the company’s state-level government affairs strategy in the West region, covering 10–20 states. This senior role acts as the in-state face of the company before legislatures, Medicaid agencies, and executive leadership, shaping advocacy programs and coordinating with internal teams.

You will build relationships with legislators, regulators, and stakeholders, oversee lobbying activities, monitor policy developments, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, or related field preferred.
• Ten+ years of state government affairs, public policy, or public affairs experience including working with state legislatures, governors' offices, or executive agencies.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a primary external representative before policymakers and regulators.
• Experience coordinating or managing contract lobbyists and external stakeholders.
• Experience in healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, transportation policy, human services, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within assigned states (up to 60%).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's primary representative at assigned state capitols before executive leadership including Medicaid directors and PCS administrators.
• Develop and maintain direct relationships with legislative leaders, staff, and regulatory authorities to advance policy and business objectives.
• Lead state-level legislative and executive branch advocacy, including direct lobbying and coordination with contract lobbyists.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and procurement activity for potential impact on operations, contracts, reimbursement, and compliance obligations.
• Track and assess developments and communicate risks, opportunities, and actions to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Prepare and deliver testimony, comment letters, issue briefs, and executive talking points for hearings and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Business Development, and Operations to engage Medicaid, transportation, and PCS leadership for contract retention and procurement readiness.
• Support implementation of enacted legislation by coordinating with internal teams for operational readiness and alignment.
• Represent the company in state-based committees, advisory groups, and trade associations.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (public policy/ law)

Job description

Modivcare seeks an experienced Government Affairs Director to lead the company’s state-level government affairs strategy in the West region, covering 10–20 states. This senior role acts as the in-state face of the company before legislatures, Medicaid agencies, and executive leadership, shaping advocacy programs and coordinating with internal teams.

You will build relationships with legislators, regulators, and stakeholders, oversee lobbying activities, monitor policy developments, and drive