Public Relations Manager/Public Information Officer Job at IIT, Inc. in City of

Client 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