DSHS BHHA Director of Government & Community Affairs
Dept. of Social and Health Services · Thurston County – Olympia, WA · Washington
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Jul 27, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Permanent - $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 Annually
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Summary
The Director of Government & Community Affairs leads the Behavioral Health Habilitation Administration's legislative strategy and government relations efforts. This executive position serves as the principal advisor on legislative affairs, building partnerships with the Governor's Office, Legislature, Tribal governments, and community partners while managing the administration's legislative agenda and budget priorities. The director supervises a team and represents BHHA before legislative committees and stakeholder groups on issues affecting the state's behavioral health system.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in political science, behavioral health, public administration, business administration or closely allied field
- Twelve years of progressively responsible management experience in legislative environment, agency, or large organization with focus on strategic policy development and legislative affairs
- At least four years of direct legislative and program or policy analysis experience
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with legislators, government officials, and external stakeholders
- Master's degree in related field preferred
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