Public Policy & Leadership Programs Manager

Inland Empire Health Plan; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site fitness center

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life, short-term and long-term di sd.

Career development opportunities

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Account – Health/Dep

CalPERS retirement

457(b) match

Paid life insurance

Pet care insurance

Job summary

IEHP Foundation seeks a seasoned Public Policy & Program Manager to lead the nonprofit leadership development program (CFVHLN) and regional public policy advocacy in the Inland Empire. This hybrid role, based in Rancho Cucamonga, coordinates curriculum, sessions, and partnerships for in-person and virtual activities, including advocacy trips.

You will build curricula, guide policy analysis, manage consultants, and track outcomes with cross‑sector partners to advance Vibrant Health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public policy, political science, nonprofit management, organizational leadership or related field from an accredited institution required
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution preferred
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience with increasing levels of responsibility in public policy, advocacy, or legislative analysis
• Proven track record in project management, policy writing and outreach, and cross-sector coordination
• Experience with leading leadership development initiatives
• Experience supporting leadership development programs or nonprofit coalitions strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee logistics, session content, curriculum, and faculty coordination for all in-person and virtual participant opportunities including leadership development sessions, kickoff activities, Strategy Summit, and advocacy trips to Sacramento and/or Washington DC.
• Support IEHPF staff in identifying selection criteria for program participants.
• Own the development of curriculum and execution of leadership and public policy training.
• Provide strategic oversight of external consultant and faculty partnerships and ensure delivery excellence.
• Manage CVHLN coalition communications, agendas, meeting materials, and engagement tracking.
• Lead the design of advocacy training frameworks and ensure effective operational support. Coordinate advocacy training sessions and webinar series logistics.
• Oversee documentation, follow-up, coordination, and progress tracking for the execution of the shared CVHLN advocacy agenda.
• Provide facilitation support for sessions.
• Partner with the Foundation Grants & Strategy Manager to design and implement evaluation strategies to measure impact and outcomes of CFVHLN.

Skills

Public policy

Advocacy

Coalition management

Project management

Nonprofit leadership

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration/public policy or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Policy analysis tools

Job description

IEHP Foundation seeks a seasoned Public Policy & Program Manager to lead the nonprofit leadership development program (CFVHLN) and regional public policy advocacy in the Inland Empire. This hybrid role, based in Rancho Cucamonga, coordinates curriculum, sessions, and partnerships for in-person and virtual activities, including advocacy trips.

You will build curricula, guide policy analysis, manage consultants, and track outcomes with cross‑sector partners to advance Vibrant Health initiatives.