Regulatory Advocate

California Dental Association • Sacramento, CA

8d • $135,000 - $147,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Advocate serves as the California Dental Association’s primary advocate on dental insurance programs and plan issues, working primarily with DHCS, DMHC, DOI, and other state agencies and departments. The role supports legislative policy and advocacy, monitors regulatory and fiscal developments, represents the association at public forums and conferences, conducts policy research, and prepares communications for internal and external audiences. The position is based in Sacramento with a hybrid schedule of two to three days in the office and the remainder remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in the regulatory, legislative, or political arena; a health care association; or a relevant state department.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate concisely and persuasively on complex issues.
• Flexibility and the ability to multitask and manage time and changing priorities effectively.
• Working knowledge of state regulatory and legislative processes.
• Ability to translate association policy into legislative and regulatory proposals.

Nice To Haves

• Law degree or advanced degree.
• Health policy experience, particularly dental policy.
• Regulatory or legislative contacts and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CDA’s primary regulatory advocate for dental insurance programs and plan issues, primarily with DHCS, DMHC, DOI, and other state agencies and departments.
• Develop and maintain a formal process for tracking regulations, provider bulletins, and plan letters.
• Support the legislative team in developing positions and advocacy strategy, including reviewing introduced and amended legislation, recommending positions, and supporting the drafting of bill amendments, letters, and position papers.
• Support the legislative team in monitoring and strategizing on the state budget and other fiscal actions related to dental health care policy.
• Attend, monitor, and provide written and verbal testimony at public forums, regulatory hearings, and meetings to advocate for association priorities and interests.
• Attend and present at conferences on behalf of the association.
• Provide research analysis to help shape policy and arguments in support of CDA’s agenda.
• Prepare analyses, articles, reports, and fact sheets for internal and external use, including CDA publications and websites.
• Develop and maintain relationships with staff of regulatory agencies, allied associations, and other external organizations.

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid flexibility and technology to support remote work.
• Generous time-off program starting at 22 days of PTO and 13 paid holidays, including a floating holiday and winter closure.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including FSA and HSA account options.
• 401(k) plans with a generous match and safe harbor contributions upon eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs, including incentives and an In-Shape Family Fitness discount.
• Professional development, training, and leadership skill-building opportunities.
• Critical illness, accident, life, pet, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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