Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Legislative and Regulatory Policy Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The hiring range for this role is 102,640.18 - 158,162.28. This is the range we believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the range, and this range may be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the hiring range may be based on factors including competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is eligible for annual bonus incentive pay. 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
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. 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: 5+ Years policy-related experience and/or relevant coursework in health care delivery Required 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 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 hiring range for this role is 102,640.18 - 158,162.28. This is the range we believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the range, and this range may be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the hiring range may be based on factors including competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is eligible for annual bonus incentive pay. 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
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. 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: 5+ Years policy-related experience and/or relevant coursework in health care delivery Required 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 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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