Top Government Affairs Executive (State Level) jobs in Newark, NJ

Top Government Affairs Executive (State Level) contributes to strategic planning and directs engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities that will support and enhance the businesses' goals. Develops plans, policies, and teams to build relationships and liaise with government entities (federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Being a Top Government Affairs Executive (State Level) directs ongoing monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends to determine the potential impact on the organization. Collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Additionally, Top Government Affairs Executive (State Level) creates communication vehicles and delivers messaging to inform and support business leaders. Requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Top Government Affairs Executive (State Level) manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Government Affairs Executive (State Level) typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Director, State Government Affairs
  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Secaucus, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    The Senior Director of State Government Affairs will represent Quest Diagnostics before state government officials and is responsible for developing and directing the state government affairs team’s activities and resources for the company. This role combines policy knowledge and advocacy skills to support Quest Diagnostics priorities for patient care and the ideal candidate should be familiar with Medicaid and have relevant experience in state government or working in state government affairs. 

     

    Cross-functional teamwork within the company is an important aspect of this role and requires the Director to work with the company’s regional and franchise business leadership to align priorities, develop strategies based on business needs and potential revenue generation or protection in private and public reimbursement settings.

     

    The primary responsibilities of the Senior Director for State Government Affairs will be to manage two state government affairs managers and oversee the company’s retained lobbyists. This includes managing a multi-issue policy portfolio with the ability to independently analyze relevant legislative and regulatory activity across various jurisdictions while simultaneously keeping the company informed on state policy developments.

     

    The Senior Director reports to directly to the General Counsel Mike Prevoznik and is based in either the Company’s Secaucus, NJ, office, Washington, DC, or other location.  

    Responsibilities

    Proposed Laws and Regulations:Directs state lobbying activities including identifying, monitoring, analyzing legislation and regulation affecting the company. Manages up to two state government affairs managers located in remote localities. Will work collaboratively with the managers to develop and implement an annual state government affairs strategic plan to meet the team’s policy and engagement activities. 

    In coordination with the managers, directs up to 28 contract lobbyists and their activities to obtain information and insight into state legislation and regulation and leverages their relationships in advance of the states’ legislative sessions.  The Senior Director will hold contract lobbyists accountable for business goals and manage their legislative and political activities. Advocates the company’s policy positions with legislators and regulators.  The Senior Director will identify opportunities for regional business leadership where competitors are engaging in anti-competitive business practices or political activity where it impedes our ability to conduct business on a level playing field and within the bounds of campaign laws and regulations.Communicates developments and updates on a regular basis through periodic reporting mechanisms and appropriate internal and external communications channels.  More importantly, identifies trends in health care legislation and regulation and alerts business leaders to such.  Using an early identification system, the Director will respond quickly with mitigation strategy where needed or with creative strategy to encourage passage of favorable legislation.   The Senior Director will develop model legislation that can be used to promote favorable legislation and develop best practices on key issues. Representing Company with Policy Makers and Peers:Maintains a thorough knowledge of and legislative and regulatory policy processes in key states; knows how to work with Governors, Legislators and their staff and maintains relationships in key states. Strategically budgets for PAC distributions to key legislators and other relevant elected officials.Represents the company at legislative, regulatory or industry meetings as appropriate involving legislative, regulatory and/or public policy matters affecting the company and will be expected to travel as needed on an annual basis based on business priorities.   Administrative:Complies with all lobbying registration laws and internal compliance programs and manages state lobbying disclosure requirements where applicable. Strategic Deployment of External Lobbyists:    Manages and directs all outside lobbyists and manages their performance reviews annually.  The Senior Director will work with regional business leadership to identify appropriate representation as needed. 

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS

     

    The successful candidate for Senior Director, State Government Affairs will have the following attributes and/or experiences:

    • Minimum of 10-15 years prior demonstrated successful management of a State Government Relations function within a corporation or legislative consultancy and relevant state government staff experience in legislative or agency work
    • Experience managing a team of government affairs professionals and providing effective leadership to motivate and aspire
    • Strong self-starter, commitment to driving strategies across the organization with an executive presence and professional demeanor; senior business leaders will see value in partnering with an experienced seasoned professional government affairs expert
    • Great team work skills – wants to integrate state and federal strategies and share best practices; understands we are a small team and can juggle competing priorities gracefully and professionally
    • Strong educational background including an undergraduate degree; an MBA or other advanced degree preferred

    EDUCATION

    Bachelor’s Degree (Required)Master’s Degree (Preferred)

     

    Personal Competencies

    The successful candidate will demonstrate through education and experience the following competencies:

    • Drive for Results
    • Strategic Agility
    • Business Acumen
    • Financial Acumen
    • Customer Focus
    • Managing and Measuring Work
    • Motivate Others/Manage Vision
    • Interpersonal Savvy
    • Perspective
    • Collaboration

     

    EEO

    Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary. 

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Director Government Affairs
  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Florham Park, NJ FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY: The New Jersey Director of State Affairs serves as the principal staff for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in NJ, representing the Alzheimer’s Association before NJ’s legislat...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Executive Director, Advertising & Promotions Regulatory Affairs
  • Bausch Health
  • Florham Park, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Bausch Health is a global company that develops, manufactures, and markets a differentiated product portfolio across multiple high-growth therapeutic areas including Gastroenterology, Generics, Neurol...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Executive Director, Advertising & Promotions Regulatory Affairs
  • Bausch Health
  • East Hanover, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Bausch Health is a global company that develops, manufactures, and markets a differentiated product portfolio across multiple high-growth therapeutic areas including Gastroenterology, Generics, Neurol...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Executive Director, Advertising & Promotions Regulatory Affairs
  • Bausch Health
  • Morristown, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Bausch Health is a global company that develops, manufactures, and markets a differentiated product portfolio across multiple high-growth therapeutic areas including Gastroenterology, Generics, Neurol...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Executive Director, Advertising & Promotions Regulatory Affairs
  • Bausch Health
  • Newark, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Bausch Health is a global company that develops, manufactures, and markets a differentiated product portfolio across multiple high-growth therapeutic areas including Gastroenterology, Generics, Neurol...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Chief Executive Officer
  • Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic
  • Paterson, NJ
  • The Opportunity The Chief Executive Officer leads the growth and development of the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Pa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Administrator / Office Manager
  • Simplicity Group Holdings
  • Summit, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Position Title: Executive Administrator / Office Manager Reports to: Chief Operating Off...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Executive- Employee Benefits
  • AssuredPartners, Inc.
  • Cranford, NJ
  • Please note that the duties below can vary based on the workflow of your local office. Prospect: involves using our Sale...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
  • Shore Fire Media
  • New York, NY
  • Shore Fire Media is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant with a minimum of five years supporting a Senior Vice...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Office Assistant / HR Executive
  • CareTen Inc
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description: 1. Demonstrate and communicate the core values of CareTen, Inc. 2. Hand...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director, Office of Neighborhood Safety
  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description The Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) puts communities at the center of creating and sustaining public...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
  • The LaSalle Group
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description LaSalle Network is partnered with a leading private equity firm, headquartered in the heart of Manhattan...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant
  • Family Office
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Large international family investment office seeks an experienced Executive Assistant (E...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 285,154 in 2017, making it the nation's 70th-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000. Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River (where it flows into Newark Bay) has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the Port of New...
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