Director, Government Legislative Affairs

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 198,360 - 242,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) and wellbeing benefits

Variable pay eligibility

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Legislative Affairs for Government and Regulatory Affairs to lead policy advocacy at state and federal levels. You will analyze legislation, develop advocacy strategies, and brief senior leaders with concise policy analyses, coordinating with the VP and building coalitions with regulators and legislators in Boston.

The role requires a JD and 15+ years in state legislative or executive government affairs with healthcare policy

Qualifications

• 15+ years of state legislative or government affairs experience, with health policy focus.
• Advanced analytic and policy-analysis capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong relationships with legislators and regulators.
• Proven project planning and implementation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Company's state and federal legislative strategy with policy development, drafting, coalitions, and testimony.
• Identify, evaluate, and track state and federal legislation affecting the Company.
• Maintain positive relationships with legislators, regulators, and staff.
• Act as a direct contact for regulators on behavioral health, prescription drug pricing, and transparency issues.
• Advocate for the Company's interests in hearings and regulatory sessions.
• Provide clear policy analysis for business leaders and C-suite executives.
• Lead regulatory efforts on state taxes and insurer assessments.
• Support federal legislative strategy, including drafting and testimony.
• Manage responsibilities for the Company's political action committees.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Written communication

Oral communication

Healthcare policy knowledge

Relationship management

Project planning

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Job description

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Overview

The Director of Legislative Affairs for Government and Regulatory Affairs serves as a healthcare policy expert and key advocate for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with legislators, regulators, and stakeholders. The Director identifies and analyzes policy issues, develops advocacy strategies including public testimony and meetings with policymakers in coordination with the Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs, and creates policy analysis materials for senior and C‑suite leaders to inform corporate strategy.

Your Day To Day

• Develop and execute the Company’s state and federal legislative strategy, including policy development, legislative drafting, coalition building, and oral and written legislative testimony.
• Identify, evaluate, and track all state and federal legislation that may impact the Company.
• Maintain positive relationships with key state and federal legislators, regulators, and staff.
• Act as a direct point of contact for regulators on issues of expertise, including behavioral health, substance use disorder, mandated benefits, and prescription drug cost transparency.
• Advocate for the Company’s interests in hearings, regulatory sessions, and one‑on‑one meetings with legislators and regulators.
• Provide clear, concise, and time‑sensitive policy analysis for business leaders and C‑suite executives.
• Engage external stakeholders to build effective coalitions.
• Lead regulatory efforts on state taxes and assessments on insurers.
• Support federal legislative strategy, including drafting, coalition building, and testimony.
• Serve as direct point of contact for legislators seeking assistance for constituents.
• Manage responsibilities associated with the Company’s state and federal political action committees.
• Support federal legislation including drafts and reconciliation bills; conduct detailed reviews and analyses.
• Monitor the Association's legislative advocacy to inform internal strategy.
• Assist in preparing high‑level documents related to annual division and business planning and the S&P Annual Rating Review.

We’re Looking For

• Advanced analytic skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of the healthcare and health insurance industry, including behavioral health, substance use disorder, prescription drug pricing and transparency, provider payment policy, municipal health reform, and utilization management tools.
• Strong relationships with relevant legislators and regulators.
• Strong relationship‑management skills.
• Demonstrated project planning and implementation skills.

What You Bring

• JD preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the state legislative or executive branch and/or government affairs, with at least 10 years focusing on health care policy.

Minimum Education Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above.

Location

Boston

Time Type

Full time

Salary

$198,360.00 – $242,440.00

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well‑being benefits to eligible employees. This job is also eligible for variable pay.