Deputy Director of Government Affairs - Hybrid Sacramento CA

• Research, analyze, and track legislative and regulatory proposals affecting community health centers, health care access, and CPCA policy priorities.
• Assess proposed legislation and regulations, develop recommendations consistent with CPCA policy, and support the development and implementation of legislative and budget advocacy strategies.
• Draft position letters, legislative correspondence, talking points, testimony, and other advocacy materials.
•  Represent Advocates at legislative and budget hearings and communicate timely legislative and regulatory updates to CPCA leadership, members, committees, and stakeholders.
• Support the development of CPCA's public policy principles and legislative priorities.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with legislators, legislative staff, state officials, CPCA leaders, members, and other government affairs stakeholders.
• Meet with legislators and legislative staff to communicate CPCA priorities and advocate for policy positions.
• Develop expertise in assigned policy areas and serve as a resource to CPCA staff and members.

• Develop and maintain coalitions and strategic partnerships in support of CPCA legislative priorities.
• Coordinate advocacy strategies with coalition partners and identify opportunities to advance CPCA policy priorities.
• Collaborate with advocacy, communications, grassroots, and policy partners to support legislative and advocacy efforts.

• Communicate legislative and regulatory developments to CPCA members, committees, and other stakeholders through written materials, presentations, meetings, and other forums.
• Staff CPCA committees, workgroups, task forces, peer networks, and other governance bodies as assigned.
• Collaborate with CPCA departments to support advocacy, communications, grassroots engagement, and organizational alignment.

• Engage in Advocates activities in collaboration with the Vice President of Government Affairs and the Director of Government Affairs and Political Engagement.
• Manage multiple legislative and policy assignments while meeting deadlines in a fast-moving legislative environment.
• Take ownership of assigned policy areas and progressively develop independent expertise and responsibility.   

• Support the Association’s Strategic Plan
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to member inquiries.
• Assist with grant and budget management, contract development and reporting.
• Serve as lead staff to designated peer networks, work groups, task forces and committees.
• Serve as a subject‑matter resource, providing guidance and sharing expertise with team members.
• High levels of interaction with association members, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Travel for national and regional meetings, trainings, and site visits by air and ground transportation, as required.
• Report regularly to supervisor.

• Ability to quickly understand complex legislative and policy issues and communicate their importance clearly and persuasively.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships for advocacy purposes.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal and professional skills when engaging with Association members, the Board of Directors, vendors, partners, legislators, legislative staff, and government officials.
• Ability to develop a high level of expertise in assigned policy areas and provide guidance and technical assistance to CPCA staff and members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications and platforms.

• Experience working with the California Legislature or California state government.
• Experience in California healthcare policy and an understanding of the impact of federal policy on healthcare issues.
• Experience with community health centers, membership associations, or nonprofit organizations is also preferred. 

• Hybrid work schedule (2 days in the office weekly, with an additional in-office day once per month)
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• 5% employer retirement contribution
• Generous paid time off: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 floating holidays, plus 18 paid holidays (including a December 24th - January 1st Winter Break)
• Monthly stipends: $50 for cell phone and $50 for internet
• Parking benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, Aflac, and FSA options

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Operating a computer and other office productivity equipment
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Lifting objects up to 30 pounds
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus

• Noise level is generally moderate, but at times can be noisy
• Meetings conducted in a Zoom or office setting
• Indoor varying temperature
• Employee must have available transportation and be able to commute into office

Powered by JazzHR