Regulatory Affairs Associate (Denver, CO - Field - Based)

FreedomCare•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

FreedomCare is seeking a detail-oriented Regulatory Affairs Associate for its Compliance team. This role is responsible for managing policies and procedures (P&P) to ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements. The ideal candidate will collaborate with others, monitor regulatory developments, prepare and submit licensing materials, and maintain internal P&Ps across the organization. This role supports multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely approvals and ongoing adherence to standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Public Policy, or a related field (required).
Minimum 5 years of experience in the healthcare industry (required).
Strong attention to detail, organization, and regulatory knowledge are essential qualities.
Experience Policy and Procedures Management
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work with highly protective information
Ability to use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve services and deliverables of the department
Works on and solves problems of diverse scopes where analysis and/or perspective taking may be needed.
Works effectively and efficiently independently, receiving occasional direction and guidance from leadership and operating within established guidelines, policies, and/or regulations
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Explains difficult or sensitive information; collaborates with others to build understanding, consensus and solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with contract management, licensing, or regulatory compliance in healthcare, Medicaid, or managed care (preferred).
Experience with state Medicaid/Medicare applications or regulatory filings (preferred)
Notary Public certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Manager of Regulatory Affairs to track and communicate changes in local, regional, national, and international regulations that impact on our business.
Maintain a regulatory strategy aligned with business goals and timelines.
Ensure all contracts with state and county agencies, Medicaid payors, and MCOs adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
Lead Change of Ownership (CHOW) applications and lead the state licensure process for new markets.
Responsible for the accuracy of all documentation in support of contracts.
Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and renewing agreements.
Maintain meticulous records of contracts, licensing documents, and compliance filings.
Lead the submission and tracking of new state Medicaid applications, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and timely.
Maintain comprehensive P&Ps that reflect regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Maintain a centralized P&P governance framework, including version control, approval workflows, and change management.
Ensure P&Ps are accessible.
Manage the lifecycle of P&Ps (creation, review, approval, distribution, training, obsolescence).
Coordinate with Compliance and Operations to ensure P&Ps are accurate and enforceable.
Additional Compliance duties as assigned.