Manager, Public Policy

Public Partnerships | PPL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Public Policy Manager is responsible for tracking legislative and regulatory changes in the Home and Community Based (HCBS) industry at the federal and state levels. This role works closely with the Vice President of Government Relations and internal business development and client engagement teams to develop advocacy strategies rooted in policy. The position monitors legislative and regulatory developments affecting Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) programs, with a focus on the consumer directed/self-direction space. This position will provide strategic insights for senior leadership, lead policy conversations with state account teams and support PPL Thought Leadership efforts. The Public Policy Manager plays a key role in advancing PPL’s policy priorities, protecting the organization’s existing business footprint, and educating decision-makers on self-direction services.

Requirements

Knowledge of legislative processes and regulatory environments.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
Experience in healthcare legislation and policy.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Bachelor’s degree in government, political science, healthcare policy, or a related field. Substantial professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
At least 5 years of experience in public policy, or a related field.
Experience tracking legislation and policy developments and advising internal teams on potential impacts.

Nice To Haves

Self-Direction/Consumer-Directed expertise a plus

Responsibilities

Track legislation and regulations impacting Medicaid HCBS programs at the state and federal level.
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political developments and assess potential impacts to the organization.
Provide briefings and updates to senior leadership on policy developments and emerging risks or opportunities.
Participate in trade group meetings to understand industry trends and educate internal stakeholders.
Proactively identify opportunities to advance PPL’s advocacy efforts, including educating business development and client engagement teams on possibilities for existing operations within states.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop policy positions and supporting materials to strengthen PPL’s advocacy initiatives.
Support PPL’s efforts to respond to government open comment opportunities.
Provide detailed updates to internal account teams regarding state-level developments that may impact PPL operations.
Prepare talking points, briefing materials, and executive summaries for senior leaders and external partners.
Work with cross-function teams to provide comments to trade groups, advocating for self-direction and PPL priorities.
Provide assistance in Request for Proposal development and writing.