Policy Specialist

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association seeks a policy researcher/analyst to advance Policy and Advocacy objectives. The role conducts policy research, synthesizes information, and creates communications for member plans, legislators, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis, evaluating laws and regulations, and collaborating in cross-divisional policy workgroups. The position emphasizes timely reporting and effective written outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Policy, Business or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of policy-related experience and/or relevant coursework in health care delivery.
• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office suite; strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research and data analysis to support policy development.
• Synthesize findings and create policy documents and memos for multiple audiences.
• Collaborate in cross-divisional policy workgroups and engage with member plans and legislators.
• Keep abreast of healthcare issues and regulatory activities to inform analyses.
• Represent the business unit on Association workgroups and serve as a point of contact for projects.

Skills

Policy analysis

Written communication

Public health policy

Health policy

Stakeholder engagement

AI literacy

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Policy, Business or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

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:
95,800.00 - 138,925.00

Qualifications

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
• Preferred: Demonstrates AI literacy and an understanding of generative AI tools, including appropriate business applications and limitations.

Extra Posting Information

Minimum of five year of policy-related experience and/or relevant coursework in health care delivery

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

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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 t his 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 m any 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.