Policy Specialist

Aledade • Little Rock, AR

2d • Remote

About The Position

The State Policy Specialist will own all programmatic operations in a portfolio of Aledade markets (5 markets/Specialist) including being responsible with a great degree of autonomy for the implementation and adoption of programmatic activities, sustaining practice interest in advocacy activities, and ultimately influencing legislative environments to be more conducive to primary care sustainability. This will be accomplished by managing market policy operations, sharing knowledge with member practices and Aledade teams, and engaging with external stakeholders across the spectrum of seniority and influence, including state and federal legislators and state associations.
This role requires a deep situational awareness of the policy space as well as the ability to discern customer needs and collaborate across teams and audiences. It emphasizes a proactive approach to policy-related developments and solidification as the subject matter expert of policy in their assigned portfolio of states. This expertise is expected to be leveraged along with developed relationships to drive primary care sustainability efforts within the market portfolio.
They are expected to travel to their markets throughout the year for a variety of functions.
We are flexible with respect to geographic location, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from home across US time zones.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience is required; a Master's in a relevant field can serve as a substitute for some work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, business, or other relevant field is required.
• Some general knowledge of the legislative process at federal and state levels with keen interest and curiosity about primary care and/or value-based care.
• Ability to travel to each of assigned five markets 1-2 times annually, as well as 3-5 team-related events and conferences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in VBC and/or primary care advocacy
• Experience working within grassroots organizations and/or campaigns
• Strong communication, verbal and written
• Strong team player attitude
• Detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Be the expert on policy knowledge at the market-level, particularly for issues pertaining to primary care sustainability, serving as an internal resource for market teams and beyond. Fully understand unique landscapes, payer relations, physician engagement (including leading regular virtual and potentially in-person events), stakeholder dynamics, and more. Collaborate on inter-team projects including work with Partnerships, Growth, Clinical, Communications, etc.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders (eg. state-level associations, government agencies, payers) to align shared priorities and collaboratively shape the primary care landscape and associated advocacy strategies for legislative change in each state.
• Create and execute a suite of state-specific products on a regular basis including presentations, advocacy campaigns, co-developing webinars and associated written pieces, shaping legislative workgroups and development, etc. Expected to lead certain areas of expertise to inform the Policy Institute’s stance and related outcomes.
• Assist with broader team efforts that have both federal and state implications (eg. RHTP, annual PFS, fielding Flex requests).

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
• Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
• Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
• Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
• Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Stock options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level