Regulatory Analyst
About The Position
The California Dental Association (CDA) is seeking a Regulatory Analyst to develop strategies and advocate on regulatory issues that advance CDA’s policy and advocacy agenda. This position will serve as a liaison and advocate to administration and departments including DMHC, DOI, DHCS, and Covered California. The role involves providing analysis and expertise on third-party payer issues, both public (Medi-Cal) and commercial, and developing and shaping the association’s regulatory, payer, and dental insurance positions in partnership with legislative, policy, and legal staff. CDA is a mission-driven organization that empowers its members and supports their practices, dental teams, profession, and patients. They are committed to diversity, collaboration, and fostering a respectful and forward-thinking culture, and have been recognized as a Best Place to Work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in the regulatory/legislative/political arena, health care association, or relevant state department
- Experience researching and analyzing legislation, regulations, or public policy issues and preparing written summaries, reports, or advocacy support materials.
- Strong writing skills, ability to concisely communicate evaluation and recommendations on complex policy issues.
- Demonstrate flexibility and ability to multi-task and manage time and changing priorities effectively.
- Possess a working knowledge of state regulatory and legislative processes.
Nice To Haves
- Health, particularly dental, policy experience.
- Regulatory or legislative contacts and relationships.
- Ability to translate association policy into legislative and regulatory proposals.
Responsibilities
- Serve as CDA’s regulatory liaison to state agencies and departments for dental insurance programs and plan issues, primarily with DHCS, DMHC, DOIs.
- Develop and maintain a formal process for tracking regulations, provider bulletins, and all plan letters.
- Collaborate with legislative, policy, and legal teams to develop association’s advocacy positions and responses.
- Support legislative team in developing positions and advocacy strategy, including reviewing introduced and amended legislation, providing recommendations on positions, and supporting the drafting of bill amendments, letters, and position papers.
- Support legislative team in monitoring and strategizing on state budget and other fiscal actions relating to dental health care policy.
- Attend, monitor, and present written and verbal testimony at public forums, regulatory hearings, and meetings advocating for association priorities and interests. Attend and present at conferences on behalf of the association.
- Provide research analysis that helps to shape policy and arguments in support of CDA’s agenda.
- Prepare analyses, articles, reports, fact sheets for internal and external use, including CDA publications and websites.
- Develop a network of relationships with staff of regulatory agencies, allied associations, and other external organizations.
- Monitor, review, and weigh in on relevant national dental standards, collaborating with CDA policy, legislative, and legal departments to develop the association’s response.
- Serve as staff resource for Government Affairs Council and other internal councils, committees, or workgroups created to address specific third-party payer policy issues.
- Serve as a member of the public affairs team and collaborate on interdepartmental efforts to achieve goals.
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 (includes a floating holiday and winter closure)
- Highly competitive 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
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and leadership skill-building
- Critical illness, accident, life, pet, short term and long-term disability insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support navigating day-to-day challenges
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
