Senior Public Policy Advisor

Centene Corporation; Vaughan; Remote; USD 68,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a Senior Public Policy Advisor to join their team. This role involves developing and executing strategies to support the company's objectives in health policy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health policy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyze complex legislation. Flexible work arrangements are available, and the position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years combined experience in health policy or related fields.
• Experience in delivering effective written and oral communications.
• Experience with relationship development with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on policy proposals.
• Lead and manage functional policy portfolio areas.
• Develop position papers and policy briefs for senior executives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Policy or Public Policy

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

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You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States.

Position Purpose

The Senior Public Policy Advisor will work with Centene associates across the company in developing and executing the Federal Public Policy team's strategies that support Centene's business objectives and further the company's purpose of helping people live healthier lives. This includes assisting in the advancement of the team's objectives by independently conducting research and analysis on policy proposals and providing subject matter expertise on policy areas within the individual's portfolio.

• Prioritize multiple deliverables on health policy subject matter areas with little oversight to lead cross-functional projects and efforts across departments.
• Lead and manage functional policy portfolio areas to facilitate and complete projects while demonstrating flexibility and resilience when dealing with ambiguity or adversity.
• Offer creative contributions and strategic insights to enhance work products.
• Analyze and develop strategic insights on legislation and regulations impacting Centene plans and products.
• Provide policy expertise on items within portfolio, which may cover Medicare Advantage and Part D, Marketplace, dual eligibles, and other ancillary services (e.g., Health IT, Artificial Intelligence) to internal and external stakeholders to ensure their understanding of important issues.
• Use strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external stakeholders on subject matter areas in a concise and understandable way.
• Apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to understand complex information and synthesize it for stakeholders.
• Develop position papers, talking points, meeting summaries, policy briefs, fact sheets, and presentations for senior executives on health policy issue areas with little to no oversight.
• Lead comment letter/RFI development process in response to legislative proposals, RFIs, and NPRMs by engaging business lines to form positioning and drafting comment letters to CMS/other agencies with little to no oversight.
• Represent Centene Public Policy priorities and positioning at meetings with third-party organizations including trade associations and report back on meeting developments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Policy, Public Policy, or related field and experience required.
• Master's Degree or relevant experience preferred.
• 3+ years combined experience in health policy, public policy, healthcare analytics, economics, law, or related fields required.
• Experience in delivering high-quality, data-driven, and effective written and oral communications to stakeholders.
• Experience with prioritizing quick, iterative changes to drive impact and address shifts in business needs.
• Experience with relationship development both internally and externally with a variety of stakeholders.

Pay Range $68,700.00 - $123,700.00 per year.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules). Actual pay will be adjusted based on skills, experience, education, and other factors. Total compensation may include additional incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

Senior Level

• Not Applicable

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Insurance