Government Affairs Manager

IEHP•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

55d•$104,042 - $137,842•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to and under the general direction of the Director of Government Affairs, the Government Affairs Manager is responsible to lead the management and oversight of the execution of the government affairs role for Medi-Cal, Medicare, and commercial lines of business. The Government Affairs Manager plays a key role in crafting and shaping federal and state legislative and regulatory policy issues for the benefit of IEHP. The Government Affairs Manager has an active and visible lead role with the state and federal advocacy associations and legislative offices. The Government Affairs Manager serves as a lead liaison for IEHP with state and federal trade associations and legislative staff, and positions IEHP as a key influencer, maintaining relationships with advocacy groups and legislative staff. This position works collaboratively with other departments within the Plan acting as a resource to provide analysis and interpretation of draft state and federal legislative and regulatory guidance, and work with Business Units to ensure advocacy issues are presented accurately and in a compelling manner. Additionally, the Government Affairs Manager works closely with the managers in the Compliance Department to ensure seamless services to Business Units and effective advocacy, as well as with other Managers within the Plan to ensure alignment, understanding and follow through of priorities. Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP's Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Requirements

Five (5) years with managed care health plan or other relevant healthcare industry experience specific to government affairs legislative and regulatory advocacy
Comprehensive advocacy experience, with direct experience interacting with regulators, legislative staff and state and federal trade associations
Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Health, Political Science, Public Policy or a relevant field from an accredited institution required
Must have a valid California Driver's license
Strong knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial health insurance Managed care and government-sponsored health care delivery systems County, state, and federal legislative and budget processes Policy, legislative and regulatory implications to an organization and effective advocacy strategy and tactics Principles of effective project management, effective survey tools, business impact analysis and report writing Team building, strategic planning, and organizational and project management Cross-organization coordination Understanding and sensitivity to a multi-cultural environment and community. State and federal legislative and budget process Effective advocacy strategies, including effective partnerships with state and federal trade associations
Possesses strong skillsets in the following areas: Strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills High level analytical skills and ability to analyze complex regulatory and legislative proposals Project management skills Issue management skills Microcomputer applications: spreadsheet, database, and word processing Ability to translate legislation and regulatory guidance into meaningful and actionable information Strong writing, interpersonal communication, organizational skills
Proven ability to: Understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the Plan in behaviors, practices, and decisions Maintain a high level of diplomacy Be resourceful and independent in problem solving and self-direction Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments and external agencies and offices of elected officials Embrace and champion change to accommodate evolving organizational and regulatory processes Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and changing priorities Possess a strong attention to detail and exceptional follow through

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one (1) year experience in project management
Master's degree in Public/Business Administration, Health, Political Science, Public Policy or a relevant field

Responsibilities

Lead the management and oversight of the execution of the government affairs role for Medi-Cal, Medicare, and commercial lines of business.
Craft and shape federal and state legislative and regulatory policy issues for the benefit of IEHP.
Active and visible lead role with the state and federal advocacy associations and legislative offices.
Serves as a lead liaison for IEHP with state and federal trade associations and legislative staff, and positions IEHP as a key influencer, maintaining relationships with advocacy groups and legislative staff.
Works collaboratively with other departments within the Plan acting as a resource to provide analysis and interpretation of draft state and federal legislative and regulatory guidance, and work with Business Units to ensure advocacy issues are presented accurately and in a compelling manner.
Works closely with the managers in the Compliance Department to ensure seamless services to Business Units and effective advocacy, as well as with other Managers within the Plan to ensure alignment, understanding and follow through of priorities.