Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Policy, Business, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years of policy-related experience in healthcare delivery.
  • Experience in qualitative and quantitative research analysis.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant communication tools.
  • Understanding of health policy issues and legislative processes.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts policy research and detailed quantitative data analysis.
  • Creates and edits policy documents for internal and external audiences.
  • Collects and compiles information through collaboration with various stakeholders.
  • Represents the business unit in Association workgroups and projects.
  • Stays informed on legislative strategies and healthcare issues to enhance reporting.

Benefits

  • Paid time off and 11 holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Lifestyle spending account.
  • Additional benefits as applicable for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary:

The role performs policy research and analysis, synthesizes information, and creates communication documents that advance the objectives of Policy and Advocacy. Provides information and reports related to Association legislative and regulatory activities to member Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, legislators and other interested parties.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Completes policy research and synthesizes information including detailed quantitative analysis of relevant data; researches laws, regulations and legislation to support the policy development process and the creation of policy documents. Includes active participation in cross-divisional policy workgroups. Actively researches and identifies opportunities for BCBSA to support Congressional and Administration priorities which promote relationship building.
  • Creates and edits policy documents and memos for dissemination to multiple audiences - internal and external (Plans and congressional and state legislative and regulatory representatives).
  • Gathers, edits and assembles information for all policy documents and other communications by soliciting/surveying and collaborating with staff members, researchers, interest groups and Plan members.
  • Represents business unit on Association workgroups and serves as point of contact for select ongoing projects.
  • Keeps up-to-date on BCBSA legislative strategy, congressional activities, and healthcare issues in order to maintain an understanding of these and incorporate relevant information into analyses and documents. Interacts with internal and other BCBSA staff, Plan staff, interest groups, and vendors.

The posting range for this position is:

102,640.18 - 138,805.26

Required Education, Certifications and Experience:


Education

  • Required Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Policy, Business or related field; or equivalent work experience
  • Preferred Master's Degree

Experience

  • Required 5+ Years policy-related experience and/or relevant coursework in health care delivery


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency with the operation of the PC and related software/tools including the Microsoft suite of products
  • Competency to solicit input/information from others and translate into written documents/materials
  • Comprehensive understanding of health policy issues and the legislative process
  • Good communications skills; the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as knowledge of principles of effective communication
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Strong human relations skills; and the ability to work with others in obtaining feedback/input, accomplishing goals, and meeting deadlines
  • Global thinking skills; informed thinker about issues and their relative impact to how information is communicated


Extra Posting Information:

  • Minimum of five year of policy-related experience and/or relevant coursework in health care delivery commensurate to support a mid-level policy role.
  • Experience researching and synthesizing health care policies and programs including the ability to do detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Experience writing for healthcare-related publications

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The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays,medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is a federation of 36 separate United States health insurance companies that provide health insurance in the United States to more than 106 million people. It was formed in 1982 from the merger of its two namesake organizations: Blue Cross was founded in 1929 and became the Blue Cross Association in 1960, while Blue Shield emerged in 1939 and the Blue Shield Association was created in 1948. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is headquartered in Chicago and has offices in Washington, D.C. The association provides health insurance products and services to more than 106 million Americans.
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