Senior Vice President, Medicare

America's Health Insurance Plans•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Senior Vice President of Medicare leads AHIP’s policy development and advocacy related to Medicare Advantage (MA), Part D, and dual eligibles. This role develops and executes a unified MA strategy and operating plan, establishes priorities, aligns resources with AHIP’s strategic objectives and member needs, and leads cross-organizational efforts to advance policy and advocacy goals. The Senior Vice President works with AHIP leadership, member organizations, government officials, and other stakeholders to identify emerging MA priorities and determine where AHIP and the team can have the greatest impact. The position provides strategic oversight of AHIP’s MA-focused strategies and policy agenda and manages, supervises, and coordinates the Federal Programs Department’s MA, Part D, and dual-eligible staff and activities. These activities include policy development and implementation, proactive initiatives, federal legislative and regulatory analysis, and positioning. The role also leads annual strategic planning and research agenda development, identifies and prioritizes policy positions, advocates AHIP’s positions, convenes relevant committees, oversees communications and research, and maintains relationships with key stakeholders. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of experience in Medicare Advantage and Part D policy issues, including a detailed understanding of MA risk adjustment, Stars, and program financing.
Proven ability to analyze and develop policy on health-related regulations, legislation, and/or standards.
Experience presenting complex health industry issues to large, multi-stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated ability to independently develop and manage projects related to the health insurance industry.
Strong understanding of the health care sector.
Ability to work favorably as part of a team and understand and follow direction.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence others.
Ability to identify and seek information.
Analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of AHIP’s Medicare Advantage-focused strategies and policy agenda.
Manage, supervise, and coordinate Federal Programs Department staff and activities focused on Medicare Advantage, Part D, and dual eligibles, including policy development and implementation, proactive initiatives, federal legislative and regulatory analysis, and positioning.
Manage the annual development and implementation of proactive strategic plans and objectives, including a research agenda.
Lead the identification, development, and prioritization of policy positions related to members’ Medicare Advantage and Part D program participation.
Advocate AHIP’s policy positions to federal and state departments and agencies, congressional staff, government advisory groups, and other forums.
Lead and convene meetings and conference calls of relevant AHIP Committees.
Oversee, contribute to, and coordinate written communications, research, reports, testimony, position statements, and talking points related to Medicare Advantage and Part D.
Establish and maintain collegial relationships with AHIP member plans, state and federal government officials, professional and trade group representatives, and relevant stakeholder groups.
Contribute to efforts and activities that support the overall functioning of AHIP.
Perform other tasks as required or assigned.