Summary
Description
The Government Relations team includes staff performing the functions of state, federal and tribal relations and works closely with the Legal, County & Partner Relations and Communications divisions in the Policy, Communications, & Administration (PCA) office. The Legislative Relations work unit exists to communicate on behalf of the Department with the General Assembly and to provide legislative recommendations to the Executive and Leadership Committees through research and analysis of state, local, and federal policy and issues. This team includes the Legislative Liaison and the Legislative Analyst and reports to the Government Relations Division Director.
Description of Job
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Serves as the Department’s primary liaison to the Colorado General Assembly and leads legislative advocacy efforts on behalf of the agency.
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Acts as the Department’s lead legislative strategist, working daily with legislators, legislative staff, executive branch officials, and external stakeholders.
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Represents the Department in negotiations and collaboration with governmental entities and stakeholder organizations to support the development and advancement of the Department’s legislative agenda.
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Coordinates implementation of the legislative agenda by facilitating bill development, identifying sponsors, supporting drafting efforts, and negotiating amendments.
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Monitors, analyzes, and advocates on legislation impacting the Department; works with Department leadership to provide testimony before legislative committees and engages stakeholders throughout the legislative process.
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Builds and maintains effective working relationships with executive leadership, subject matter experts, legislators, legislative staff, healthcare professionals, providers, advocacy organizations, business leaders, and members of the public.
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Communicates legislative developments and statutory requirements to Department leadership and staff to support implementation and compliance efforts.
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Serves as a primary point of contact for legislators and legislative staff seeking information regarding Department programs, policies, and initiatives.
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Collaborates with Department staff and budget teams to support the development and review of fiscal notes related to proposed legislation.
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Supports Department staff in preparing legislative reports, briefings, and other materials required by the General Assembly.
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Coordinates activities related to Medical Services Board appointments, including supporting prospective members through the gubernatorial appointment and Senate confirmation processes.
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Partners with Department staff to evaluate the operational, fiscal, and policy impacts of proposed legislation and enacted laws.
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Recommends legislative and regulatory changes based on policy analysis, program evaluation, and stakeholder feedback.
Minimum Qualifications and Substitutions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
There are two ways to qualify for this position:
Option 1:
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of related professional experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
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At least two (2) of those years of professional experience must be in a health or health care related industry
Option 2:
Education and Experience:
A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a related field and two (2) years of professional experience in an occupation related to the work assigned.
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:
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An associate will count as two years of experience
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A bachelors will count as four years of experience
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A masters degree will count for six years of experience
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A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience
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Note: Per the Job Application Fairness Act (Download PDF reader), you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your transcripts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Prior state experience related to the duties of this position (as a lobbyist, liaison, or similar)
- Experience working with and have established relationships with the Colorado General Assembly
- Demonstrated experience in a health care related policy area, demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to a changing health care policy landscape
- Experience and familiarity with public health insurance programs including Medicaid and the Child Health Plan Plus including Familiarity with Medicaid and CHP+ statutes, rules and regulations
- Experience and thorough understanding of the legislative and budget processes
- Experience working with or for a state agency in Colorado
- Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders on health care policy
