Legislative Liaison

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Agency

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Why Youll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) your work matters. Every day our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values Passion for Purpose Trust & Transparency Empowerment & Accountability Best-in-Class Outcome-Driven and Servant Leadership we foster a workplace where people feel supported respected and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Lets Talk Benefits

We know your great work deserves great support. Heres a snapshot of what we offer for all eligible employees.

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.

• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.

• 11 paid holidays annually.

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.

• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.

• Wellness benefits including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Job Description

Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd Oklahoma City OK 73105

Salary: $74028/year

Work Schedule: Monday Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agencys core values include passion for purpose trust and transparency empowerment and accountability best in class and outcome-driven and servant leadership. As part of the interview process candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff the Legislative Liaison will serve as a liaison and the primary point of contact for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority for matters before the State Legislature and Governor. Leads the OHCA through the legislative process. The position leads legislative outreach and education initiatives.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with state federal and agency officials.
• Maintains an ongoing presence and positive image at the State Capitol to communicate OHCAs views and input on legislation rules policies and programs.
• Research monitor understand analyze and track state and federal legislative initiatives that could impact OHCA.
• Assist agency management and general counsel in drafting legislation and administrative rules that are legally sound and beneficial to the agency.
• Actively keep agency leadership internal staff and stakeholders apprised of any related legislative activity movement or amendments by preparing briefings memos testimony and correspondence.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with legislators legislative staff stakeholders partner organizations and other officials to provide information and foster a positive image of OHCA.
• Develop and present educational information to legislators to help them understand the complexities of Medicaid Employee Group Insurance Division and OHCA projects.
• Identify and develop outreach and opportunities for education for elected officials and legislators.
• Attend relevant legislative committee meetings and interim study committees as well as other meetings with legislators legislative staff and other officials upon request; help prepare the CEO or other staff for those events and assist with follow up as needed.
• Coordinate development of fiscal impact statements for proposed legislative bills.
• Work with the CEO and Executive Staff to identify issues and develop OHCAs legislative agenda and priorities.
• Manage legislative referrals and responses for OHCA.
• Proactively manage and respond to OHCAs legislative needs schedules and responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position requires expertise in legislative processes policy analysis stakeholder engagement and government relations to effectively represent OHCAs interests before the State Legislature and Governors Office. A deep knowledge of state and federal legislative frameworks Medicaid policies and public affairs is essential. Key skills include strategic communication relationship management policy drafting legislative tracking and fiscal impact assessment. The role demands the ability to build cooperative relationships with legislators staff and stakeholders analyze and interpret legislative initiatives develop outreach and education efforts and proactively respond to OHCAs legislative needs. Closely related Korn Ferry competencies include Communicates Effectively (engaging with legislators and stakeholders on complex healthcare policies) Strategic Mindset (anticipating legislative trends and aligning OHCAs priorities accordingly) and Builds Networks (establishing and maintaining strong relationships with government officials and key partners). Additionally Plans & Aligns and Manages Ambiguity are critical for navigating the evolving legislative landscape and ensuring OHCA remains proactive and well-prepared in its government relations efforts.

**To be considered for this position your application must include a resume/CV with complete work and education history.**

• Bachelors degree and four (4) years of experience working in the legislative process OR
• Masters degree and three (3) years of experience in the legislative process OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one (1) year of experience for one (1) year of education

• SoonerCare/Medicaid experience
• Advanced education
• Experience in public relations
• Legislative affairs experience
• Supervisory experience
• High level project management experience
• Policy development experience
• Program management experience
• Related certifications

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise the course of performing job duties employees are required to speak stand walk and reach with their hands and arms. This position requires extended periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of this position.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex religion disability age national origin or genetic information. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at .

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Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information race religion color sex age national origin or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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