Government Affairs Program Manager

The Government Affairs Program Manager assists the Government Affairs team on a wide range of public policy, advocacy and internal business communications initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops advocacy materials and campaigns based on data and sound public policy arguments
• Writes policy memos, and white papers on public policy proposals and new business-line projects related to the changing health care landscape
• Assists with PAC and grassroots communications
• Manages projects that involve providing Government Affairs and product development support to Maxim’s field operations
• Researches and prepares presentations, testimony, and other materials targeted towards decision-makers to help promote Maxim as a credible and trusted source of healthcare information
• Assists in the development of State and Federal strategic legislative and regulatory priorities by working with Government Affairs leadership
• Identifies and leads external communication opportunities to leverage earned media placements to promote Maxim’s core and emerging business lines
• Continuously work to communicate, protect and enhance Maxim’s reputation with public policy decision makers
• Represent Maxim at events and conferences attended by public policy decision makers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Business Administration or related degree; Master's Degree or Juris Doctorate preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills as well as advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates strong familiarity with the public policy process and the political decision-making process, particularly in the area of healthcare and healthcare payer in particular (Medicare, Medicaid and commercial health plans)
• Familiarity with the home healthcare industry and/or related health care legislative and regulatory issues a plus
• Experience in external communications preferred
• Self-starter who is comfortable with a hybrid work environment
• Ability to interpret data, identify patterns or trends, analyze results and develop and provide compelling reports a plus
• Must demonstrate sound judgment and commitment to ethical business practices
• Proficiency in the English language required
• Computer proficiency required, including experience with and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite