Regional Government Affairs Director - Central and Southeast (Healthcare)

Location: Atlanta, GA (WeWork); combination of office work and travel, with travel required 60% of the time within assigned states.

Salary: $159,900–$215,900 per year, plus bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance.

Company

hirify.global operates in a service-oriented healthcare and transportation environment, supporting Medicaid, transportation, and personal care services.

What you will do

• Lead and execute government affairs strategy across an assigned region of approximately 10–20 states.
• Represent the company before state legislatures, governors’ offices, Medicaid agencies, transportation leaders, and personal care services administrators.
• Lead legislative and regulatory advocacy, coordinate contract lobbyists, and monitor policy, procurement, reimbursement, and compliance developments.
• Prepare testimony, comment letters, issue briefs, executive talking points, risk assessments, and recommended actions for senior leadership.
• Manage stakeholder mapping, coalition participation, grassroots and grasstops engagement, and state-level public affairs initiatives.
• Advise Corporate Affairs leadership on political dynamics, leadership transitions, enforcement risks, policy trends, and stakeholder sentiment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree in public policy, public administration, law, or a related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in state government affairs, public policy, or public affairs, including direct work with state legislatures, governors’ offices, or executive branch agencies.
• Experience serving as a primary external representative, coordinating contract lobbyists, and managing senior policymakers and external stakeholders.
• Strong writing, verbal communication, analytical, project management, judgment, and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of state procurement and rate-setting environments, particularly Medicaid, non-emergency medical transportation, and personal care services.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within assigned states; travel is expected 60% of the time.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and commuter and parking benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts and employee discounts across retail, hospitality, food, restaurants, and car rental services.