Policy Specialist

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is seeking a policy research and analysis role focused on advancing legislative and regulatory objectives. You will synthesize information, prepare communications for member plans, legislators, and other stakeholders, and support policy development through rigorous data analysis.

You will participate in cross-divisional policy workgroups, gather input from diverse groups, and keep current on healthcare policy to inform analyses and documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Policy, Business or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of policy-related experience in health care delivery.
• Proficiency with the operation of the PC and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research and synthesis to support policy development.
• Create and edit policy documents and memos for diverse audiences.
• Participate in cross-divisional policy workgroups and stakeholder outreach.
• Monitor legislative activity to inform analyses and communications.
• Collaborate with staff, Plan members, and external groups for information gathering.

Skills

Policy analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Project planning

Collaboration

AI literacy

Education

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

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

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.

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.