Government Relations Manager

About This Role

The Government Relations Manager supports Medica's advocacy and policy priorities by researching and analyzing legislative issues, developing lobbying strategies, and monitoring legislation in Medica's service area. This role involves significant engagement with policymakers and external audiences to advance organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legislative issues and assist in the development of company policy and advocacy strategies
• Represent Medica at trade association and stakeholder meetings to advocate for organizational interests
• Monitor and track legislation across Medica's service area; provide timely updates through written reports and verbal briefings and attend legislative hearings in Minnesota
• Draft a variety of written materials, including testimony, letters, position papers, and legislative updates and engage with policymakers as necessary
• Coordinate and partner on key public affairs and communications initiatives for external audiences such as community stakeholders, advocates, policymakers and the public
• Assist in the development of grassroots strategies to advance organizational priorities, including engaging community partners, participating in or managing coalitions, and supporting stakeholder engagement efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 3 or more years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative advocacy, or a related field
• Working knowledge of the legislative process in Minnesota
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage tasks independently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 3 or more years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative advocacy, or a related field

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting public affairs or communication efforts
• Health policy and/or insurance policy background or experience
• Interest in learning more about health insurance policy, Medicaid policy and the legislative process
• Understanding of heavily regulated business operating environment
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy, grassroots engagement or coalition management, including working with community organizations, stakeholders or advocates to advance public policy or public affairs objectives

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits