The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) · 2 days ago
Research Director - Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
United States-Massachusetts-Boston - State House
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$67K/yr - $67K/yrThe Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development is seeking a Research Director for the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. The role involves overseeing research related to health care legislation, leading committee research staff, and interacting with various stakeholders to support committee priorities.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Chair, and with the support of committee staff, drafts and reviews legislative documents and outgoing communication such as amendments, press releases, hearing notices, letters of testimony, legislation, and talking points
Tracks bills through the legislative process
Maintains records and compiles background materials and information
Provides research and analysis on policy initiatives and pending legislation
Serves as office liaison to House committees and departments as well as external constituents and stakeholders
Meets with lobbyists, special interest groups and organizations, governmental agency representatives, constituency groups, and other stakeholders as assigned
Prepares briefing materials and bill summaries
Responds to inquiries from legislators, staff, agency representatives, constituency groups and the general public regarding bill content and status
Attends hearings, events and meetings
Monitors and reports on legislative action on the House and Senate floor
Prepares and oversees committee polling
Completes administrative tasks on LAWS and paperwork with the House Clerk to support committee legislative activities
Organizes committee hearings, provides support throughout the hearing process such as recording votes, filing amendments, posting hearing notices, reserving hearing rooms, and obtain necessary supplies
May supervise one or more employees, interns and volunteers
Utilizes research data bases
Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite
Able to operate in a fast-paced professional office environment; handle or operate standard office equipment, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds
Qualification
Required
Ability to interact and work with different communities and personalities in a professional and helpful manner
Ability to multi-task effectively, work independently taking initiative, and meet deadlines on short notice
Experience presenting complex data, analyses and information in easily understood formats
Excellent research, analytical and interpersonal skills
Excellent writing and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to communicate with members and colleagues effectively and provide and receive feedback professionally
Ability to use standard office equipment and technology
Ability to follow-up and complete tasks
Bachelor's degree required
Prior work experience as a Researcher, or equivalent work experience
Preferred
Prior legislative or related work experience for elected or appointed officials, advocacy groups or non-profit organizations
Benefits
Access to a wide variety of health plans, including coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
Retirement benefits are available, depending upon one’s length of employment
Company
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)
The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development cultivates a skilled workforce across industries, provides economic stability for workers affected by job loss, injury, or illness, and upholds standards for safe working conditions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adriana León
Chief Financial Officer
Tony Fantasia
Chief Information Officer
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