Strategic Advocacy Manager

Elevance Health•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Advocacy Manager is responsible for assisting in the development and management of enterprise and business unit-specific advocacy programs through grassroots and grass tops initiatives. This role requires associates to be in-office 4 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Requirements

Requires a BA/BS in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

Strong writing skills.
Congressional or Administration experience preferred.
Media relations background preferred.
Policy background preferred.
Advocacy or lobbying experience preferred.
Health insurance Industry knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports collaboration with federal and state government relations and business unit leaders to proactively identify public policy and business unit priorities in need of strategic advocacy supports.
Contributes to the development and implementation of strategies that leverage best practices and cutting-edge capabilities to continuously enhance strategic advocacy function.
Develops concise, precise and compelling communications to motivate key stakeholders, directly and via aligned third parties, to contact local, state, and federal elected officials and regulators (and other entities) on public policies that align with the company's core business priorities and other strategic business needs.
Supports the management and development of content for multiple communication platforms (e.g., websites, newsletters, social media, etc.).
Assists with coordinating consultants and vendors for multiple grassroots and grasstops platforms, including budget management.
Assists in securing and executing earned and paid media through consultants and aligned third-parties support advocacy efforts.
Contributes to the development and maintenance of data-driven tracking of strategic advocacy programs, including key performance indicators.