Public Relations Manager/Public Information Officer

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