Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist

001_BCBSA Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association; District of Columbia; On-site; USD 96,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) matching

Lifestyle spending account

Job summary

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is seeking a Policy Analyst to perform policy research and analysis, synthesize information, and craft communication documents that support legislative and regulatory objectives for member Plans.

You will conduct quantitative analyses, participate in cross-divisional policy workgroups, and keep abreast of healthcare policy developments to inform internal briefs, memos, and external communications.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Policy, Business or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years policy-related experience in health care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Performs policy research and analysis and synthesizes information for communication documents.
• Researches laws, regulations, and legislation to support policy development.
• Participates in cross-divisional policy workgroups and represents the business unit on Association projects.
• Identifies opportunities to support Congressional and Administration priorities.
• Creates and edits policy documents and memos for dissemination to internal and external audiences.
• Keeps inform on legislative strategy and healthcare issues to inform analyses and documents.

Skills

Policy research

Quantitative analysis

Written communications

Oral communications

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/Policy/Business or related field

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A career with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association allows you to be part of the organization that supports Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies nationwide. We seek to improve health care quality, affordability, and accessibility for all Americans, and we want you to join the team! Driven by our North Star, to expand access to high-quality, affordable care for every community we serve, we foster a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our people experience is built on meaningful work, competitive total rewards, and opportunities for growth, empowering you to make an impact while thriving both professionally and personally.

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.
• Researchers 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 that 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.

Salary

The posting range for this position is: 95,800.00 - 138,925.00. The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.

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 required: 5+ Years policy-related experience and/or relevant coursework in health care delivery.

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 commensurate to support a mid-level policy role.
• 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.

NOTICE OF USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (“BCBSA”) is committed to ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing the use of technology in the employment context. BCBSA uses artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools to assist with our recruitment process. All hiring decisions remain subject to human review and oversight.

At Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we are a national association of 33 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross Blue Shield companies and we are driven by purpose. Join the team who supports the nation's largest healthcare network, providing coverage to nearly one in three Americans as we relentlessly pursue affordable healthcare and ensure peace of mind for the people we serve. Be part of our storied history of innovation as we advance well-being and health equity. Experience a culture that is built on our core values, connection, work-life flexibility, well-being, and a commitment to our community. If you thrive at a company that values inclusivity, accountability, courage, teamwork, and respect, we're glad you found us!