Regulatory Affairs Analyst - Health Policy (Hybrid)

California Dental Association; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid flexibility

PTO 22 days + 13 holidays

Medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Professional development

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

California Dental Association (CDA) seeks a Regulatory Analyst to develop strategies and advocate on regulatory issues that advance CDA’s policy and advocacy agenda under the Senior Director of Government Affairs. You will liaise with DHCS, DMHC, DOIs and other departments, providing analysis on public and commercial payer matters and shaping insurance positions.

You will collaborate with legislative, policy and legal teams to craft advocacy responses, monitor regulations, and prepare position

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy or related field.
• 3+ years experience in the regulatory/legislative/political arena, health care association, or relevant state department.
• Experience researching and analyzing legislation, regulations, or public policy issues and preparing written summaries, reports, or advocacy support materials.
• Strong writing skills, ability to concisely communicate evaluation and recommendations on complex policy issues.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to multi-task and manage time and changing priorities effectively.
• Possess a working knowledge of state regulatory and legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CDA’s regulatory liaison to state agencies and departments for dental insurance programs and plan issues, primarily with DHCS, DMHC, DOIs.
• Develop and maintain a formal process for tracking regulations, provider bulletins and all plan letters.
• Collaborate with legislative, policy and legal teams to develop association’s advocacy positions and responses.
• Support legislative team in developing positions and advocacy strategy, including reviewing introduced and amended legislation, providing recommendations on positions and supporting the drafting of bill amendments, letters and position papers.
• Support legislative team in monitoring and strategizing on state budget and other fiscal actions relating to dental health care policy.
• Attend, monitor and present written and verbal testimony at public forums, regulatory hearings and meetings advocating for association priorities and interests.
• Provide research analysis that helps to shape policy and arguments in support of CDA’s agenda.
• Prepare analyses, articles, reports, fact sheets for internal and external use, including CDA publications and websites.
• Develop a network of relationships with staff of regulatory agencies, allied associations, and other external organizations.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Policy analysis

Legislation tracking

Advocacy

Written communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science or public policy

Job description

California Dental Association (CDA) seeks a Regulatory Analyst to develop strategies and advocate on regulatory issues that advance CDA’s policy and advocacy agenda under the Senior Director of Government Affairs. You will liaise with DHCS, DMHC, DOIs and other departments, providing analysis on public and commercial payer matters and shaping insurance positions.

You will collaborate with legislative, policy and legal teams to craft advocacy responses, monitor regulations, and prepare position