Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist

Blue Cross Blue Shield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,640 - 138,805; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

11 holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield is seeking a Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist in Washington, DC. The role performs policy research, analyzes data, and crafts communication documents to advance policy and advocacy objectives.

Collaborates across divisions and engages with legislators and Plan members to support priorities. Responsibilities include preparing policy documents, synthesizing information, and representing the association on workgroups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Policy, Business or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years policy-related experience in health care delivery.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research and quantitative analysis to support policy development.
• Create and edit policy documents for internal, plans, legislators, and regulators.
• Collaborate with cross-divisional workgroups and Plan members to gather input.

Skills

Policy research

Quantitative analysis

Health policy

Effective communication

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Legislative & Regulatory Policy SpecialistApplylocations: DCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR5945Job 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 include but are not limited to:*** 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.**The posting range for this position is:**102,640.18 - 138,805.26**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 DegreeExperience* Required 5+ Years policy-related experience and/or relevant coursework in health care deliveryKnowledge 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#LI\_HYBRIDThe 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.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.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.