Regional Government Affairs Director
$159.9k - $200k+ Performance-based bonus
Expert
Bachelor's
Ewing Township, NJ, USA+11 moreMore locations: Harrisburg, PA, USA | Englewood, NJ, USA | Camden, NJ, USA | Elizabeth, NJ, USA | Lynn, MA, USA | Rochelle Park, NJ, USA | Albany, NY, USA | Edison, NJ, USA | Jersey City, NJ, USA | Hackensack, NJ, USA | Paterson, NJ, USA
In PersonCombination of office work and travel; business travel required, with travel expected 60% of the time.
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About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, or a related field is preferred.
- Ten or more years of relevant work experience in state government affairs, public policy, or public affairs, including direct experience working with state legislatures, governors' offices, or executive branch agencies.
- Demonstrated experience serving as a primary external representative before policymakers and regulators.
- Experience coordinating or managing contract lobbyists and external stakeholders.
- Experience in healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, transportation policy, human services, or other regulated industries is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Strong project management and judgment skills, including the ability to work under deadline with limited supervision.
- Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting testimony, comment letters, and executive briefings.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret legislative language and regulatory guidance and translate implications into business insights.
- Ability to collaborate internally across Sales, Business Development, Operations, Product, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing with a high level of professionalism.
- Real-world experience advancing state-level legislative and regulatory strategies that supported business objectives.
- Understanding of state procurement and rate-setting environments, particularly in Medicaid, non-emergency medical transportation, and personal care services.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior policymakers, agency leaders, and external stakeholders.
- Confidence and presence necessary to serve as the company's lead representative in a state or region.
- Ability to manage multiple states with differing political and regulatory environments while maintaining strategic alignment with enterprise priorities.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly within assigned states, including willingness to travel 60% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the Company's government affairs strategy across the Northeast region, supporting its non-emergency medical transportation and Personal Care businesses.
- Serve as the company's primary representative at assigned state capitols before executive leadership, including Medicaid directors, transportation program leaders, and personal care services administrators.
- Develop and maintain direct relationships with legislative leaders and their staff, committee staff, executive branch officials, and regulatory authorities to advance the company's policy and business objectives.
- Lead state-level legislative and executive branch advocacy efforts, including direct lobbying, engagement with agency leadership, and coordination with contract lobbyists as appropriate.
- Monitor, analyze, and interpret legislative, regulatory, and procurement activity for potential impact to the company's operations, contracts, reimbursement, and compliance obligations.
- Track and assess legislative and regulatory developments and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Prepare and deliver testimony, comment letters, issue briefs, and executive talking points for legislative hearings, regulatory proceedings, and stakeholder meetings.
- Partner with Sales, Business Development, and Operations to engage proactively with Medicaid, transportation, and personal care services program leadership in support of contract retention, procurement readiness, and rate stability.
- Support implementation of enacted legislation or regulations by coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and alignment.
- Represent the company in relevant state-based committees, advisory groups, and trade associations.
- Implement and manage state-level public affairs initiatives in collaboration with the Vice President and Corporate Affairs leadership.
- Execute grassroots and grasstops engagement efforts when activated, including stakeholder outreach, coalition coordination, and third-party engagement, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and messaging.
- Support coalition participation and alliance development efforts in-region, maintaining relationships with provider groups, community stakeholders, advocacy organizations, and industry associations.
- Conduct stakeholder mapping and maintain ongoing engagement plans for policymakers, regulators, and key influencers in assigned states.
- Provide local intelligence and risk assessments related to strategic alliances, community partnerships, and stakeholder positioning.
- Deploy surrogate engagement strategies in-region by identifying and coordinating appropriate third-party validators consistent with enterprise guidance.
- Serve as the in-state implementer and manager of strategic, targeted, limited public affairs campaigns designed and approved by Corporate Affairs leadership.
- Provide insight into state political dynamics, leadership transitions, and electoral environments that may impact regulatory oversight, procurement cycles, or reimbursement frameworks.
- Support state-level political engagement activities consistent with company governance standards and Corporate Affairs strategy.
- Advise Corporate Affairs leadership on emerging policy trends, enforcement risks, and stakeholder sentiment within assigned states.
- Lead projects and perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel for business as required.
Desired Qualifications
- An advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, or a related field.
- Experience in healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, transportation policy, human services, or other regulated industries.
About the company
ModivCare provides non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), personal care, and remote monitoring services using a technology-enabled platform. It coordinates ride logistics and care services so underserved populations can get to medical appointments and receive in-home support and monitoring as part of a connected care ecosystem. The company leverages its legacy logistics network (LogistiCare) and expanded services to bridge gaps between patients and healthcare, particularly for those with mobility or access challenges. Compared with competitors, ModivCare combines transportation management with in-home assistance and remote patient monitoring under one framework, focusing on serving vulnerable communities with scalable tech-enabled care solutions. The goal is to improve access to care, ensuring people can attend appointments and receive ongoing support, thereby connecting patients more effectively to the healthcare system.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1986
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The July 24, 2026 $200 million SLR facility extends runway for operations.
- January 2026 emergence reduced annual cash interest, improving reinvestment capacity.
- New CEOs in NEMT and PCS can stabilize operations and customer relationships.
What critics are saying
- August 7, 2026 class action survived dismissal over undisclosed NEMT cash-flow damage.
- Heavy reliance on Medicaid contracts exposes Modivcare to pricing resets and state procurement losses.
- Another liquidity squeeze after the 2026 facility would threaten a second restructuring.
What makes ModivCare unique
- Modivcare’s January 2026 restructuring cut $1.1 billion of debt.
- Josh Komenda and Marsha Ramos joined in June and September 2026.
- Matt Williams joined August 2026, strengthening government affairs before Medicaid contract renewals.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts