Executive Director, Public Affairs

Company: CalOptima
Location: Orange
Posted on: September 18, 2020

Job Description:

Tracking Code 15008-091120 Job Description The Executive Director of Public Affairs (Chief of Staff) is responsible for the oversight and measurement of CalOptima’s communications, legislative, community relations, and strategic development programs. Under the general guidance of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this incumbent will assist the CEO in carrying out organizational goals, and will plan, develop and implement strategies to effectively communicate and implement the CalOptima mission with internal and external contacts including employees, the public, members, government officials, and the media.

Position Responsibilities:

Directs departments as assigned, including the supervision of professional and administrative personnel.

Plans, implements, and manages the Government Affairs program for CalOptima.

Coordinates, develops, and measures the contribution and impact of communications on behalf of the organization. These include marketing and general communication activities as well as those that may involve CalOptima’s Community Relations programs and Regulatory Affairs program in concert with leadership of those departments.

Directs internal and external CalOptima communications and community relations as managed by department staff and other CalOptima departments. These include the coordination of all publications, presentations or speeches, templates for standard CalOptima correspondence, and other communications of a highly sensitive nature.

Oversees the Strategic Development Department, which coordinates the development and implementation of the CalOptima Strategic Plan and major new planning initiatives for the organization.

Supports the Clerk in responding to the Public Records Act and other regulations pertaining to CalOptima activities with the public.

Oversees the development of all materials for CalOptima Board meetings.

Represents CalOptima at various community and governmental functions.

Develops and administers annual budget for assigned departments.

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills Interact constructively with all CalOptima providers and members.

Cooperate and interact successfully with all levels of government.

Work collaboratively and promote teamwork within assigned departments as well as with other departments to achieve effective message delivery, both internally and externally, through a variety of communication tools.

Promote a positive public image within the community.

Encourage appreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity towards CalOptima’s target population.

Apply strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and manage.

Quickly understand all major functions within the health plan environment and address issues globally.

Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Utilize and access computer and appropriate software (e.g. Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and job-specific applications/systems.

Required Experience Experience & Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, required. Master’s Degree is highly desirable.

7 years of increasingly responsible experience addressing public policy, communication, and/or government relations issues.

4 years of health care industry experience, with 2 years at management level is required.

2 years of supervisory experience is required.

Knowledge of:

The Brown Act and Public Records Act.

Principles and techniques of strategic planning, communications, public affairs, community relations, and marketing.

Municipal, state, and federal government laws, legislation, and policy formation processes.

Principles and practices of managed health care and health care systems, e.g. Medi-Cal and Medicare.

Exceptional English composition, editing, spelling and grammatical skills.

Grade: S

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Job Location Orange, California, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Keywords: CalOptima, Orange , Executive Director, Public Affairs, Other , Orange, California