Senior Policy Program Manager, Legislative and Regulatory Policy
Senior Policy Program Manager leading legislative and regulatory health policy development for BCBSA on commercial market, ERISA, pharmacy benefit, and affordability issues—engaging federal/state policymakers and coordinating with BCBS Plans.
- Compensation
- 127.5K–184.9K / yr
- Location
- US DC 9th St NW
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public or Health Policy, Business or Public Administration; or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years equivalent work experience
- Advanced knowledge of health care systems and legislative/policymaking process
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Strong human relations skills
- Sophisticated/strategic thinking to influence decision/policy makers
- Comprehensive understanding of health policy issues, legislative process, and policy writing experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop relationships and influence outcomes
- Ability to manage time and competing priorities
- Experience in Medicare/Medicaid, prescription drug issues, pharmacy benefits, affordability, value-based care, or Health IT policy
- Extensive experience developing and drafting policy and legal analysis
- Prior experience working for a health insurer, Congress, the Administration, or third-party stakeholders
- Experience working with public officials or in government
Nice to have
- Master's Degree in Health Policy, Public Policy, Health Administration, Public Health or relevant subject
- AI literacy and understanding of generative AI tools
Full description
Candidates will support policy development on commercial market and ERISA issues, commercial pharmacy benefit policy, value-based programs, and healthcare affordability solutions.
This role identifies and proactively develops policy recommendations that further the BCBS mission and drive solutions. Identifies and analyzes proposed regulatory and legislative initiatives at the federal and state level which present significant implications to BCBS Plans' members and clients. Identifies policy questions, advances meaningful policy solutions, and builds consensus with BCBS Plans and stakeholder allies on high-profile issues. Prepares formal comments regarding recommended policies and communicates key updates from BCBSA and federal/state policymakers to BCBS Plans. Leads BCBS Plan workgroups to advance corporate goals for assigned programs and/or issues. Works closely with BCBSA leadership to develop strategy around regulatory and legislative priorities for engagement with the White House, Administration, Congress and other key stakeholders in Washington.
- Leads the development of effective, consensus-based policy recommendations to promote BCBSA and BCBS Plan objectives at both state and federal levels. Manages the review of legislation and regulations to identify and provide feedback to policymakers and staff on strategic and business considerations.
- Develops advocacy documents to support these activities, including key messaging, one-pagers, and briefing materials. Provides policy support for coalitions, third-party inquiries and internal business partners on select focus areas. Brings forward new ideas and strategic thinking to promote BCBSA priorities and objectives.
- Leads projects within assigned regulatory and legislative focus areas, including the identification of key business issues, legislative or regulatory analysis. Develops comment letters and resources for policymakers and educational materials for BCBS Plans. Produces bill summaries, policy analysis and memos on key issues and BCBSA positions for use by Plans. Leads BCBSA and Plan meetings to inform staff of key issues and actions taken by P&A staff. Responsible for researching and developing responses to Plan inquiries.
- Leads workgroup and related calls on focus areas. Identifies and communicates key regulatory and legislative activities to internal audiences, BCBS Plans and other external audiences. Collaborates with peers and others on BCBSA's business/operations team to support synchronized efforts to assess current landscape, identify opportunities for engagement for BCBSA leadership, and assist with implementing a forward-thinking, comprehensive, coordinated, strategy for assigned programs and/or issues.
- Keeps up to date on legislative and regulatory positions and priorities, strategies, federal policymaking activities, external stakeholder positioning, and health care issues generally in order to maintain an understanding of key issues and strategies. May provide policy support to State Affairs team and work with state-based organizations (SBOs). Takes on various health policy projects as assigned.