Director of State Affairs
Columbia, Maryland
- Job ID
- 593707
- Date posted
- 10/27/2026
- Category
- Entry Level Operations
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
Director of State Affairs
Maxim Healthcare Corporate Services is currently seeking a Director of State Affairs to manage and coordinate State government activities within assigned states. This individual tracks, assesses, and advocates on state matters critical to the business; develops and communicates company policies and positions with relevant state and local government stakeholders (State legislatures, State and local government agencies, trade associations, professional/medical societies and groups, and patient advocacy coalitions, etc.); and builds relationships with these groups that help position the Company as a trusted source of health care policy information.
Location: Remote
Target Candidates: Chicago, IL Madison, WI Lincoln, NE, Saint Paul, MN
Salary Range: $130,000 -$155,000 + $30,000 Annual Bonus Potential
Maxim Healthcare Corporate Services is currently seeking a Director of State Affairs to manage and coordinate State government activities within assigned states. This individual tracks, assesses, and advocates on state matters critical to the business; develops and communicates company policies and positions with relevant state and local government stakeholders (State legislatures, State and local government agencies, trade associations, professional/medical societies and groups, and patient advocacy coalitions, etc.); and builds relationships with these groups that help position the Company as a trusted source of health care policy information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitors legislative and regulatory issues among states and major localities that would potentially impact the Company; alerts, advises and collaborates with staff on emerging opportunities and concerns
- Directs and supervises lobbying teams to advance the legislative and regulatory objectives
- Develops advocacy materials and campaigns based on data and sound public policy arguments
- Prepares and submits presentations, testimony, and other materials to decision-makers to advance specific goals and directives
- Assists in the development of strategic legislative and regulatory priorities by working with Company staff; provides knowledge and information relating to issues that impact their business lines and areas of responsibility
- Builds coalitions in support of the Company's public policy agenda by establishing strategic alliances with government stakeholders, trade associations, medical societies, patient advocacy groups, internal and external staff, and other appropriate groups and companies
- Builds upon lasting relationships with public policy stakeholders aimed at educating decision makers on the value of Maxim's services and at fostering a reputation for the company as a trusted source of health policy information
- Continuously works to protect and enhance the Company's reputation
- Anticipates and identifies threats and opportunities that could affect business units and their ability to conduct business across the states; emphasis on market access and reimbursement
- Responsible for thorough familiarity with company products and services, with sensitivity to those areas of business activity most affected by government regulatory and reimbursement action
- Participates in the management of grassroots advocacy campaigns and PAC fundraising
- Travels and attends events as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree or Juris Doctorate a plus
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the political decision-making process, particularly in the area of healthcare
- Strong and effective communication skills; excellent writing skills required; ability to articulate complex issues
- At least five (5) years of government and/or political affairs experience
- Familiarity with the home healthcare industry and/or related health care legislative and regulatory issues, and/or Medicaid Policy Wonks
- Ability to organize and facilitate internal and external teams
- Ability to function independently; "self-starter" with strong problem solving skills required
- Must demonstrate sound judgment and commitment to ethical business practices
- Must be willing and able to travel 30% of the time
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills required; proficiency in the English language may be required
- Strong computer proficiency required
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k) + Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short and Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays, Transportation Benefits, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program and Employee Discount Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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