Manager, State Technical Assistance, Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Initiative
Core
Oversees state staff and coordinates with internal departments to advance state legislative and regulatory changes for increasing medication initiation for opioid use disorder.
Role type
Senior manager, state policy and program operations
Builds
State-facing policy deliverables, advocacy strategies, and research products
Domain
Public policy, substance use prevention and treatment, government relations
Required skills
full life cycle project management, staff supervision and coaching, state advocacy, policy analysis, budget and contract management, strategic planning, stakeholder consensus building
Preferred skills
advanced degree in public health/policy, experience with research organizations, knowledge of opioid use disorder treatment systems and financing
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Manage and supervise staff leading state legislative efforts; monitor national and state policy trends; coach staff in government relations and policy analysis; manage budgets, expenses, contracts, and sub-grants; liaise with legal and government relations departments; represent the project at external stakeholder meetings; develop strategic direction and research products.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
