Senior Public Policy Analyst - Medicaid (Hybrid)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield seeks a Senior Public Policy Analyst to monitor and shape federal and state policy, with primary focus on Medicaid. You will drive policy development, ensure effective internal/external communications, and support advocacy efforts across CareFirst’s organization.

The role requires strong policy analysis, evidence-based recommendations, and collaboration with senior leadership while engaging with external stakeholders and policy bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, health policy, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in health care policy with a focus on policy and communication.
• Master's degree in public health, health policy, health administration or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Excellent written and oral communications abilities and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple public policy activities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as policy subject matter expert on Medicaid developments and managed care.
• Educate and brief internal teams on government action and policy trends.
• Conduct legislative, regulatory, and policy research and analysis.
• Develop external communications, talking points, and thought leadership.
• Provide guidance on external messaging for CareFirst initiatives.

Skills

Public policy analysis

Policy communication

Policy research

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

PURPOSE

The Senior Public Policy Analyst monitors, evaluates, and provides recommendations on strategy and communications regarding federal and state public policy issues in support of the companys business priorities. The Senior Analyst is responsible for policy development on key issues, ensuring the Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team effectively communicates federal and state policy proposals and their specific impacts to the rest of the organization, as well as identifying issues for potential advocacy external to CareFirst. The incumbent will have primary responsibility for issues related to Medicaid.

Resp & Qualifications

The Senior Public Policy Analyst monitors, evaluates, and provides recommendations on strategy and communications regarding federal and state public policy issues in support of the companys business priorities. The Senior Analyst is responsible for policy development on key issues, ensuring the Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team effectively communicates federal and state policy proposals and their specific impacts to the rest of the organization, as well as identifying issues for potential advocacy external to CareFirst. The incumbent will have primary responsibility for issues related to Medicaid.

Essential Functions

• Serving as policy subject matter expert on key legislative and regulatory developments impacting Medicaid and Medicaid managed care organizations.
• Providing internal education and policy briefings on government action and policy trends to assist in business decisions across the company.
• Conducting legislative, regulatory, and policy research and analysis.
• Developing external communications, written materials, and thought leadership to communicate CareFirsts policy perspective and advance meaningful discussion on pressing health policy issues (e.g., talking points, fact sheets, public comments, blog posts, subject matter expert panels).
• Providing guidance on external messaging on CareFirst initiatives.
• Conducting internal policy development on key issues to position CareFirst as a thought leader.
• Monitoring and participating in legislative, regulatory, and stakeholder bodies and workgroups.
• Building relationships with business leadership by providing clear executive-level presentations, regular check-in meetings, and rapid response policy analysis.
• Representing CareFirst on work groups at our trade and other external organizations.
• Conducting research for use in drafting position papers, written and verbal testimony for presentation before legislative and regulatory bodies, correspondence, and other responses for public policy and governmental affairs purposes and research leading to the development of corporate positions.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

Qualifications

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Health Policy, Mathematics, Finance or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 5 years experience in health care policy environment focused on policy and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Administration or Related Field

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes, public policy analysis.
• In-depth understanding of healthcare payor industry and operational processes and impacts of regulatory guidance.
• Understanding of insurance products and regulatory environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate business processes and recommend effective solutions.
• Experience in project management, business process analysis, workflow, and task analysis.
• Analytical skills and understanding of where to find information germane to mandates.
• Written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization and to build highly cooperative and productive relationships.
• Ability to coordinate multiple public policy activities within a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate to diverse audiences through a variety of methods.
• Ability to work with senior management and with their full confidence.
• Ability to present complex ideas to create a clear picture of impacts to the organization.
• Ability to act on behalf of management in a manner that is consistent with divisional vision.
• Ability to act in consultative manner to project teams charged with operationalizing mandates.
• PC skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Travel Requirements

Estimate Amount: 10% Occasional travel between Baltimore and DC offices

Salary Range

$76,536 - $152,009

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

Physical Demands

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship