Deputy Director Chief Legislative Officer
Deputy Director Chief Legislative Officer
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Job Description
What You Will Do at ODM:
Office: Executive Suite
Bureau: Legislation
Classification: Chief Legislative Officer (PN
The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking a Chief Legislative Officer who will embrace change foster innovation and focus on the needs of consumers providers legislators and stakeholders. As an ideal candidate you should have executive leadership skills and a proven ability to champion the agencys mission and vision across a variety of audiences and situations. Working alongside ODMs Director you will develop policies and procedures and design the agencys legislative and communication programs. In this position you will:
Oversee the agency Communications Office and serve as the Deputy Director of Public Affairs.
Advocate for legislative changes to incorporate innovative laws and regulations and focus on the needs of consumers providers legislators and stakeholders.
Align the agencys advocacy strategy with the needs of consumers providers legislators and stakeholders.
Serve as the project manager for policy and communication related informational and educational initiatives.
Develop and maintain strategic alliances with advocacy groups and other stakeholders.
Advise and/or consult with the ODM Director other staff and stakeholders relative to existing and proposed federal state and local policy initiatives.
Represent the agency in legislationrelated areas impacting agency agency programs ensuring timely and appropriate departmental involvement.
Act as the liaison between federal state and local government officials representatives legislatives officials government agencies advocacy groups and other stakeholders.
Represents the agency before the Controlling Board and JCARR.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
About Us:
Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWines agenda for Ohios future. To ensure Ohio is the best place to live work raise and family and start a business we must have strong schools a great quality of life and compassion for those who need our help.
Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governors vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering highquality personcentric healthcare the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:
Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in Political Science Public Administration Law or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in legislation and/or public affairs with three or more years of strong executive leadership experience. Strong project management and analytical skills.
Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders through successful completion within time constraints.
Change agent with strong credibility and influencing skills and the proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Strong executive presentation skills written communication skills and experience with a variety of computer software applications and data processing systems.
Job Skills: Policy Direction
Technical Skills: Executive Leadership
Professional Skills: Listening Public Speaking Visionary Thinking
Supplemental Information:
THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PER 124.11 (A) 9 OHIO REVISED CODE.
This position is overtime exempt.
Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract.
Travel required as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or in order to operate a state vehicle you must have a valid drivers license from state of residence.
Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore please provide detail in the work experience section of your application.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
