Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association•DC, DC

19h•$95,800 - $138,925•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist performs policy research and analysis, synthesizes information, and creates communications that advance the objectives of Policy and Advocacy. The role provides information and reports on Association legislative and regulatory activities to member Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, legislators, and other interested parties. The specialist researches laws, regulations, legislation, and relevant data—including detailed quantitative analysis—to support policy development and policy documents. The role participates in cross-divisional policy workgroups and researches opportunities for BCBSA to support Congressional and Administration priorities that promote relationship building. It creates and edits policy documents and memos for internal and external audiences, and gathers and assembles information by collaborating with staff, researchers, interest groups, and Plan members. The role represents the business unit on Association workgroups, serves as a contact for selected ongoing projects, and stays current on BCBSA legislative strategy, Congressional activities, and healthcare issues. It interacts with BCBSA and Plan staff, interest groups, and vendors. The position is described as a mid-level policy role. The posted salary range is $95,800–$138,925, and the position is eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Policy, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least five years of policy-related experience and/or relevant coursework in health care delivery, commensurate with a mid-level policy role.
Experience researching and synthesizing healthcare policies and programs, including detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Proficiency with PCs and related software and tools, including Microsoft products.
Ability to solicit input and information from others and translate it into written documents and materials.
Comprehensive understanding of health policy issues and the legislative process.
Effective oral and written communication skills and knowledge of effective communication principles.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others to obtain input, accomplish goals, and meet deadlines.
Global thinking skills and ability to consider issues and their relative impact when communicating information.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience writing for healthcare-related publications.

Responsibilities

Conduct policy research and synthesize information, including detailed quantitative analysis of relevant data.
Research laws, regulations, and legislation to support policy development and the creation of policy documents.
Participate actively in cross-divisional policy workgroups.
Research and identify opportunities for BCBSA to support Congressional and Administration priorities that promote relationship building.
Create and edit policy documents and memos for internal and external audiences, including Plans and Congressional and state legislative and regulatory representatives.
Gather, edit, and assemble information for policy documents and other communications by soliciting and collaborating with staff members, researchers, interest groups, and Plan members.
Represent the business unit on Association workgroups and serve as a point of contact for selected ongoing projects.
Stay up to date on BCBSA legislative strategy, Congressional activities, and healthcare issues, and incorporate relevant information into analyses and documents.
Interact with internal and other BCBSA staff, Plan staff, interest groups, and vendors.