Government Relations Specialist

We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as a Government Relations Specialist in the Government Relations Department. What You'll Be Responsible For... Reporting to the Government Relations Director, this position will: • Supports identification, research, evaluation, monitoring, and analysis of legislative, policy and budget proposals impacting the Alliance • Acts as a government relations resource, participates in state and national trade association activities, and responds to internal and external inquiries • Provides assistance and support to the Clerk of the Board to the Alliance Board of Commissioners and acts as the Clerk of the Board in the absence of the Clerk • Supports government relations administrative functions About The Team We represent the Alliance at the government level. Our small but mighty team works with policymakers, legislators, and regulators on behalf of our members, providers and plan. We also monitor and report back to the Alliance on health care policy and legislation. Our mission is to represent the Alliance with integrity through collaboration with regulators, policymakers, and other external partners and stakeholders and to advocate for equitable policies and solutions while supporting the Alliance vision, mission, and values. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE • Has a passion for research and analysis • Has experience tracking and understanding legislation, policy and budgets • Is detail orientated and highly organized • Is comfortable working in evolving environments and understands when discretion is needed • Has the ability to communicate issues accurately and timely  • Is a team player and has the ability to interact with others with diplomacy and tact • Thrives in a fast-paced environment What You'll Need To Be Successful To read the full position description, and list of requirements click here. • Knowledge of: • * Research, analysis, and reporting methods • General administrative procedures and standard business office practices • Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and business correspondence format • Principles and practices of customer service • Windows based PC systems and Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel • Basic principles and practices of project management and State and Federal legislative processes a PLUS • Ability to: • * Quickly understand Alliance functions, policies, procedures and guidelines, and Alliance roles and responsibilities related to oversight agencies • Identify and research relevant legal materials and analyze and interpret legal and contractual language • Demonstrate strong analytical and research skills, identify and troubleshoot issues, identify alternative solutions, and make recommendations for action • Apply critical thought and an understanding of the impact of recommendations and decisions on Alliance operations • Effectively, clearly, and independently document, summarize, and resolve complex issues • Manage a high volume of government relations tasks and produce organized, accurate, and detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment under the pressure of deadlines • Education and Experience: • * Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, public policy, health care planning or a related field • A minimum of three years of administrative, technical or paraprofessional experience in a government, non-profit, legal or healthcare environment (a Master’s degree may substitute for two years of the required experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying) • This position is hybrid in Santa Cruz and/or Monterey counties with the expectation to be in the office 2-3 days a month* Other Information • We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams. • While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected. • In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process. The full compensation range for this position is listed by location below. The actual compensation for this role will be determined by our compensation philosophy, analysis of the selected candidate's qualifications (direct or transferrable experience related to the position, education or training), as well as other factors (internal equity, market factors, and geographic location). Compensation Range $62,093—$109,179 USD Our Benefits Available for all regular Alliance employees working more than 30 hours per week. Some benefits are available on a pro-rated basis for part-time employees. These benefits are unavailable to temporary employees while on an assignment with the Alliance. • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans • Ample Paid Time Off • 12 Paid Holidays per year • 401(a) Retirement Plan • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan • Robust Health and Wellness Program • Onsite EV Charging Stations About Us We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees, committed to our mission of providing accessible, quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us. Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), where you will be part of a culture that is respectful, diverse, professional and fun, and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan, we serve members in Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. To learn more about us, take a look at our Fact Sheet. The Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are an E-Verify participating employer At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship