Reports to: Associate Vice President, Policy
Location: Washington, D.C.
COMPANY PROFILE
The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) represents the nation’s top-performing nonprofit health organizations to improve affordability and outcomes in health care. ACHP member organizations embrace a unique partnership model in health care, bringing together health plans and providers on behalf of the patients and communities they serve. ACHP advocates on behalf of its members, highlighting tested solutions impacting communities nationwide and a proven approach that delivers better value for patients, employers and taxpayers.
ACHP is committed to a diverse workforce that respects all points of view. We encourage different perspectives, identities and backgrounds, regardless of job function, to create a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable health industry. We foster this by encouraging openness and transparency that creates opportunities for all.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Policy, is a valued member of the ACHP Federal Affairs team, focused on public policies affecting Medicaid, Dually Eligible populations, the Affordable Care Act and other policy areas as needed. This individual has deep knowledge of federal policy affecting the health insurance industry, including regional health plans and other stakeholders. The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Policy partners with senior management, other federal affairs team members, member plan government relations leaders and subject matter experts to develop and implement a robust policy agenda. The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Policy also successfully collaborates with colleagues to execute strategic objectives. Successful candidates are self-starters, flexible, collaborative and have a vision for driving ACHP’s mission to promote not-for-profit, high-quality, payer-provider organizations. This individual thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments that reward initiative and creativity.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy Tracking and Analysis
- Serve as subject matter expert and lead the development of policy initiatives and execution of policy analysis for Medicaid, Duals and Affordable Care Act
- Lead member company workgroups developing policy recommendations/responses
- Monitor, anticipate and analyze relevant policy developments impacting member companies and develop strategic engagement plans
- Collaborate with colleagues in Market Competitiveness and Clinical Innovation departments to produce policy insights that differentiate ACHP member companies
Relationship Building
- Nurture strong relationships with ACHP member organizations to advance a policy and advocacy agenda via regulatory and legislative action
- Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers and health care stakeholders in D.C., including the Administration, think tanks and associations, state Medicaid directors and others
- Support the President & CEO and SVP, Federal Affairs, as needed, and serve as a trusted and dependable colleague to ACHP team members
Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Ability to synthesize complex policy issues and documents into shorter, easy-to-understand materials for diverse audiences via multiple channels
- Lead presentations to key internal and external audiences
- Draft comment letters, issue briefs, talking points and legislative/regulatory language
- Other duties as assigned
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Required – Senior Manager-level
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of experience in public policy, health advocacy or health sector
- Established bipartisan relationships in federal agencies, Capitol Hill and D.C. policy community
- Experience successfully navigating the Washington political and policy environment
- Strong capabilities with tools such as PowerPoint, X and LinkedIn
Required – Associate Director-level
- Advanced degree in health, government or law a plus
- 7+ years of experience in public policy, health advocacy or health sector
- Experience working on the Hill or Administration
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is in an office environment
- Hybrid office position/must be located in the DMV area
- Some travel required
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- This is a salaried position in the range of $80,000 to $140,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
- ACHP offers a generous benefit package including health insurance, vision, dental, retirement contributions, sick/vacation leave, among others.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please send your resume and cover letter to ACHP Human Resources at [email protected]. Include ‘Senior Manager / Associate Director, Policy’ followed by your first initial and last name in the subject line of your email.
ACHP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and a woman’s right to breastfeed), disability (physical or mental), age (18 and older), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital status, veteran or military status, tobacco use, credit information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.
