PURPOSE OF THE JOB- Assists Director, Government Relations in managing corporate legislative affairs and public policy on local, state and federal level. Identifies and tracks legislation, develops policy, represents corporation in Congress, the legislature and the community on legislative and health policy issues
QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSRequired Work Experience- 5 years of legislative, congressional, or public policy experience
Required Education- Bachelor's Degree in business, legal studies, history, healthcare administration, or related field
Required LicensesRequired CertificationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreferred Work Experience- 10 years of legislative, congressional, or public policy experience
- 5 years of experience in a healthcare, health insurance, or other insurance field
Preferred Education- Master's Degree in business, healthcare administration, public policy, or related field of study
- Juris Doctor Degree
Preferred LicensesPreferred CertificationsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Assist in supervising corporation's government relations activities on local, state and federal levels, involving local and state elected officials, Congress and key state and federal agencies.
- Manage legislative issues including lobbying lawmakers, contacting staff, negotiating with stakeholders, preparing amendments, and testifying in committee.
- Identify, summarize and track legislation that impacts the corporation and help develop corporate positions on public policy issues.
- Develop and execute strategies to address public policy issues affecting the corporation.
- Develop internal and external communications on legislative and health policy issues. Draft and present legislative and political updates for provider and broker newsletters, PAC members, management and other groups.
- Research health care, health insurance and legislative issues and stay up to date on health care and health insurance trends.
- Work with chambers of commerce and other associations and stakeholders. Take the lead in at least one chamber's public affairs committee.
- Serve as corporation's alternate congressional relations coordinator and state relations coordinator for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Attend Association meetings and participate in Association conference calls.
- Foster and maintain positive relationships with lawmakers, Governor's Office, business organizations and community leaders to enhance the corporation's public policy positions.
- Assist in managing the corporation's political action committee (PAC), including drafting contribution requests and managing the approval process, writing political updates for members, coordinating meetings, tracking all PAC and executive contributions, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Attend political fundraising events as a representative of the PAC and Corporation.
- Oversee compliance with state lobbying disclosure laws and reporting.
- Assist employees of the corporation who wish to become involved in the political process.
- The position has an onsite expectation of 2 days per week and requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIESREQUIRED COMPETENCIESRequired Job Skills- Intermediate skill in use of office equipment, including copies, fax machines, scanner and telephones
- Intermediate PC proficiency
- Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word processing
Required Professional Competencies- Maintain confidentiality and privacy
- Analytical knowledge necessary to generate reports based on available data and then make decisions based on reported data
- Capable of legal and analytical research
- Ability to synthesize legislation, identify key issues, and analyze their impact on the corporation
- Strong writing skills and the ability to translate complex insurance legislation into simple, clear language
- Understanding of the legislative process
- Refined public speaking skills
- Ability to capably and tactfully convey Corporation's position, combined with the maturity and judgment needed to discuss sensitive issues with policymakers and handle impromptu questions
Required Leadership Experience and Competencies- Ability to cultivate strong relationships necessary to develop and promote favorable public policy agendas
PREFERRED COMPETENCIESPreferred Job SkillsPreferred Professional Competencies- Knowledge of a wide range of subjects pertaining to the organization's service and operations.
Preferred Leadership Experience and CompetenciesThank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.
