Job Description

Title: Public Relations Manager/Public Information Officer

Duration: 6+ months

Location: Albany, NY

The Department of Financial Services, Health and Pharmacy Benefits Bureau ( "Department”) is seeking a public information officer to provide high level administration of a public outreach program in furtherance of the Department's efforts in regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers ( "PBM”) operating in New York. Under the supervision of an Assistant Counsel, the public information officer will:

- Serve as point person for the Health and Pharmacy Benefits Bureau in public outreach efforts.

- Monitor press for issues relevant to the bureau's work and provide written briefings to bureau leadership on major trends.

- Review comments from members of the public and collaborate with bureau leadership to identify common concerns and evaluate impact on and of rule making activities.

- Assist complaints team with reviewing and responding to complaints from members of the public, including by establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with consumers, pharmacies, and PBMs.

- Coordinate with website team on the development of guidance for members of the public and PBMs about the complaint process.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience:

- One year of experience in a similar role

- Experience working in Government

Additional information:

-There is an incumbent in this position

- A background check and fingerprinting will be required. The background check should include verification of education and employment

- Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams

- Client does not provide parking, but there is metered parking around the building and the office is accessible by bus.

- Once onboarded, Client currently has a 50% telecommuting policy in place.

- Basis for award is best value

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Remote job,

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