Policy Architect — Legislative & Regulatory Strategy

001_BCBSA Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) matching

Lifestyle spending account

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association seeks a senior policy strategist to shape and influence health policy and regulatory positions. You will lead legislative projects, manage policy analyses, and engage with Hill and Administration officials to advance BCBSA priorities.

You will build relationships with policy makers and external organizations, draft policy comments and briefs, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred: Master's in Political Science, Public Health, Public Policy or related field; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Regulatory and Legislative Projects: direct and coordinate projects within regulatory and legislative areas, including policy analysis, development of comments, and educational materials.
• Identify and Evaluate Business and Policy Issues: anticipate and identify key business and policy issues; review legislation, regulations, and guidance.
• Develop and Maintain Key Relationships: build and maintain relationships with policy makers and external organizations; liaise with regulatory representatives.
• Provide Policy Input and Support: offer policy input to internal and external stakeholders; ensure alignment with policy positions.
• Formulate and Communicate Strategies: develop strategies on an issue-by-issue basis; communicate implications to Plans and stakeholders.

Skills

Policy strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory analysis

Policy writing

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree in Political Science/Public Health/Public Policy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association seeks a senior policy strategist to shape and influence health policy and regulatory positions. You will lead legislative projects, manage policy analyses, and engage with Hill and Administration officials to advance BCBSA priorities.

You will build relationships with policy makers and external organizations, draft policy comments and briefs, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.