HANYS · 1 day ago
Director, Research and Legislation
Rensselaer, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$104K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expThe Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is seeking a Director, Research and Legislation to join their state governmental affairs team. This role is integral to advancing HANYS' state legislative and advocacy priorities, including representing HANYS members, monitoring key issues, and coordinating advocacy efforts.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Actively participate in the development, coordination and implementation of HANYS' state legislative and advocacy activities, and assist in strategy formulation, including:
Represent HANYS and advocate on behalf of HANYS members with both external and internal audiences, including at meetings with the executive branch, legislators, legislative staff, policy makers and external organizations, and at public hearings, meetings of advisory bodies, task forces and similar settings, as appropriate
Monitor, analyze and provide subject matter expertise on key issues, including the state budget and legislation impacting HANYS members
Participate in and/or lead state policy development on specified issues
Lead tracking and review of legislation and committee agendas in collaboration with HANYS' policy and legal staff
Coordinate targeted advocacy efforts with applicable policy divisions. Work closely with HANYS members and staff to implement grassroots advocacy initiatives, including constituency-based outreach and HANYS' Annual Healthcare Advocacy Day in Albany
Establish and maintain effective collaboration and working relationships with external organizations and allied associations to accomplish objectives
Communicate HANYS' state activities to members and respond to member inquiries through one-on-one written and oral communication, presentations and site visits to member institutions
Draft written communications on state advocacy developments for dissemination to HANYS members, legislative staff and government agencies. This includes HANYS News, Member Updates, website postings, Board Book materials, policy papers and memoranda
Respond to general state policy, advocacy and association-related inquiries from lawmakers and HANYS members
Participate in efforts to integrate state and federal advocacy activities
Actively participate in and/or lead appropriate internal staff meetings and strategy sessions
Participate in HANYS membership contact program
Supervise the legislative analyst position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required with at least five years of health policy experience and/or related public policy experience; master's degree is a plus; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted
Strong knowledge of the New York State Legislature, executive branch and state political landscape
Exceptional writing, analytical, communications and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with healthcare policy and financing issues affecting hospitals, health systems and continuing care providers
Ability to coordinate multiple projects, meet aggressive deadlines and work collaboratively with external constituents, members and staff
Flexibility to travel throughout New York state as needed
Company
HANYS
HANYS advances in the health of individuals & communities by providing leadership, representation, & service to health providers & systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bea Grause
President
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