Director of Legislative Affairs Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID C1B9F252-8EF6-4)

Description

Overview

The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) is an independent state agency responsible for improving the health of Vermonters, reducing the rate of growth in healthcare costs, and ensuring accountability within Vermont's healthcare system. The Board oversees hospital budgets, health insurance rate review, healthcare data and analytics, and major healthcare reform initiatives to support a high-quality, affordable, and sustainable healthcare system for all Vermonters. 

 

The Director of Legislative Affairs serves as the Green Mountain Care Board's primary liaison to the Vermont Legislature and leads the agency's legislative strategy, coordination, and engagement efforts. The Director develops and implements the Board's legislative agenda, monitors and analyzes legislative activities affecting healthcare policy and regulation, and advises leadership on emerging policy issues and legislative priorities. 

This position builds and maintains effective relationships with legislators, legislative staff, state and federal agencies, healthcare stakeholders, and community partners. The Director coordinates legislative testimony, prepares policy briefs and informational materials, facilitates internal legislative planning and communication, and ensures policymakers and stakeholders have a clear understanding of the Board's programs, decisions, and initiatives. Through strategic advocacy, policy analysis, and relationship management, the Director advances the GMCB's mission and legislative objectives while promoting transparency and informed decision-making in Vermont's healthcare system.

 

This is a full-time exempt position. The anticipated approximate starting salary range is $65K to $85K, based on education and experience. 

 

This position is considered a Private Secretary by the Department of Human Resources.

Who May Apply

This position, Director of Legislative Affairs (Job Requisition #56132), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jean.Stetter@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting and/or remotely. Some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular work schedule should be anticipated.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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