SCI Summary: SCI supports people with disabilities, behavioral challenges, medically complex needs, transitioning youth, the elderly, and other populations using Maryland Department of Health's Targeted Case Management and Supports Planning work models as well as a concierge level geriatric care management and care partner model.

Position Summary: The primary purpose of the Vice President of Government Relations (VP GR) is to advocate, including lobbying where appropriate, on behalf of Service Coordination Inc. (SCI) and work with federal, state, and local departments, legislators, and other government bodies, to support and drive SCI's Mission and Strategic Goals. The VP GR will be able to leverage a strong network of external influencers and work closely with SCI stakeholders to develop and implement legislative and policy strategies that align with SCI's core values. Registration as a lobbyist may be necessary.

SCI Team Member Expectations: All SCI team members are expected to: Ensure services provided follow the organization's mission statement, core operating values and policies and procedures; follow HIPAA, confidentiality and security procedures and principles; collaborate with peers, leadership, and support areas of the organization; actively participate in and contribute to leadership and other staff meetings and trainings; maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; follow self-direction and person-centered planning procedures and philosophy; and to foster a culture that values diversity.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the overall planning, organization, and execution of SCI government affairs strategies and activities to help facilitate the company's strategic business growth initiatives
• Represent SCI before elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels to advance the organization's positions on public policy
• Proactively evaluate legislation, regulations, and rules, as well as the political environment
• Develop close working relationships with key internal business stakeholders and partner with executive and board leadership to leverage governmental advocacy strategies
• Develop and manage bipartisan relationships with elected and senior officials, regulatory agencies, and industry experts at the federal, state, and local levels
• Create collaborative partnerships at the federal, state, and local levels to track, shape, and draft policy and/or legislation
• Analyze proposed legislative measures and assess the potential impact on SCI
• Summarize policy developments to internal stakeholders and assess impacts on SCI business
• Facilitate internal processes to assist in monitoring, analyzing, and summarizing legislation and policy impacting SCI and the people we support
• Provide guidance to and collaborate closely with team members on SCI's initiatives, events, projects, tasks, and daily operations
• Work with SCI leadership team to formulate and draft testimony and responses to elected and senior officials and regulatory agencies at the federal, state, and local levels
• Regular attendance to in-person meetings and events in the Annapolis-Baltimore area is expected

Supervisory Duties:

• Recruits, interviews, hires and manages direct report(s)
• Mentors direct report(s) to ensure professional development and growth
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations for direct report(s)

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree required in Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, Business, or a related field. Master's degree or advanced degree in law, public policy, or a related discipline is preferred and will receive priority consideration.

Experience Required:

• 10 years' experience working with legislative and/or regulatory bodies at the federal and/or state level, preference for some of this experience to be in the Human Services industry
• Previous experience on Capitol Hill or with a State Legislature, especially in Maryland
• Demonstrated work experience with federal elected officials, political parties, companies, consultancies, trade association, governmental agencies, or equivalent organizations
• Strong bipartisan network that can be leveraged on behalf of SCI

SCI Value Related Competencies:

• People Come First (Customer Focus): Thinks and acts with people we support in mind when making decisions. Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external shareholders, uses information and feedback to improve services.
• Building Relationships and Connections : Interpersonal savvy. Relates to all kinds of people. Builds appropriate rapport, uses diplomacy and tact, diffuses high-tension situations comfortably. Establishes and maintains meaningful connections within the community and the organization (internal and external stakeholders)
• Education (Informing Others): Quickly finds common ground to solve problems. Is seen as a cooperative team player. Provides coaching and mentoring to team members. Consistent communicator, provides team members with the tools they need to perform their jobs in a timely manner. Explores all available options to make the best decision for internal and external holders
• Diversity : Values, appreciates and honors the ways in which cultural differences can create value in organizations. Is service oriented: Demonstrates a commitment to the philosophies for services and the goal of independence for the people we serve. Raises awareness in communities to appreciate the similarities and unique gifts of each person. Interacts with all kinds of team members equitably, deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages, and genders, supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.
• Driving Solutions ( Perseverance): Pursues all initiatives with energy, drive, and the goal to succeed.

Job-Specific Competencies:

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Drives Vision and Purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
• Global Perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Organizational Savvy: Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics
• Persuades: Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

Physical Demands: Generally, presents standard office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position >95% of the time. Continually operates a computer, keyboard and mouse, and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printer, and mobile Smartphone device. Constantly positions self to comfortably maintain computer equipment. May occasionally be required to move about in an office setting or position office equipment weighing between 10-25 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. The

person in this position frequently communicates with other people. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

IT Roles must be able to position self to maintain computers and equipment, including under desks and in server room(s). Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Disclaimer: The recruitment process is approved by Service Coordination Inc.’s Recruitment Committee and subject to change based on business needs.

In recognition of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Service Coordination Inc (SCI) is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Because of this, SCI is requiring all new hires to be fully vaccinated. New hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination status as part of the on-boarding process. SCI provides reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, for medical reasons under ADA and for employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practices that conflict with getting vaccinated. You may request reasonable accommodation or other exemption to Sonji Ashford at sashford@sc-inc.org.

Service Coordination is an equal opportunity employer and committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair texture or protected hairstyle, veteran status, or genetic information. Service Coordination is also committed to providing equal opportunity and access to individuals with disabilities by ensuring reasonable accommodations are provided to participants in the job application or interview process. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kathryn Eckert at kathryn.eckert@sc-inc.org or 410-218-5581.

SCI does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.