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Find your future at the Commonwealth! Join our team, which helps administer the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' health, life, long-term disability, dental, and vision insurance programs. This open position is primarily remote.

Part of the Executive department, the Government Affairs Manager works under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director to develop and execute the agency’s overall external affairs and engagement strategy in alignment with its broader business objectives.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop legislative and municipal affairs strategy and related processes for reporting to leadership.
• Establish and maintain relationships with colleagues, legislators, staff and key stakeholders.
• Monitor, track and analyze proposed legislation, and prepare responses to Legislators, as needed.
• Brief the Deputy Executive Director (and senior leadership team as needed) on legislative and municipal items requiring agency attention and engagement, both pro-and-reactively.
• In partnership with the Deputy Executive Director, meet with external stakeholder groups; including public and elected officials, public employees, retirement groups, organized labor, and vendors.
• Confer with agency colleagues regarding issues within the assigned scope of responsibility.
• Attend hearings and legislative sessions as needed.
• Learn more about the Government Affairs Manager position and apply today!