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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association · 8 hours ago

State Affairs Outreach, Senior Program Manager

District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$129K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is focused on achieving advocacy and Plan support objectives through the State Affairs team. The Senior Program Manager will develop relationships with state officials, advocate for policy priorities, and monitor state activities impacting Plan business while leading health policy projects.

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Responsibilities

Relationship Building: Develops and strengthens relationships with national organizations of state officials and related groups to monitor and influence legislative and regulatory developments

Representation and Advocacy: Represents BCBSA at state-based meetings and events, providing summaries to inform strategies, and advocates for BCBSA and Plan positions

Monitoring and Strategy Execution: Monitors state activities impacting Plan business, collaborates with Plans to develop and execute advocacy strategies, and leads state health policy projects

Strategic Insight and Collaboration: Provides political insights on policy priorities, engages in interdepartmental groups, supports coalitions, and collaborates across External Affairs to build BCBSA positions

Independent and Creative Action: Works with State Affairs leadership to develop strategic objectives, uses contacts to keep staff informed of developments, and leverages information to formulate strategies

Comprehensive Understanding: Maintains a thorough understanding of Plan business interests, policy goals, and assesses legislative impacts

Qualification

State Government ExperienceHealth Care Industry KnowledgeLegislative Tracking SoftwareGrassroots OrganizingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyTeam CollaborationProject Management

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

7+ Years experience working in State Government, State Officials organizations or government affairs experience communicating policy views and knowledge of State government environment

Strong understanding of the health care industry and the State legislative and regulatory environment, including health insurance issues and legislative policy developments

Demonstrated proficiency with database, legislative tracking and research programs, and other information tracking software

Working knowledge of state level grass roots organizing and/or coalition development, a plus

Ability to synthesize complex problems and public policy issues, identifying business implications and advocating for recommended outcomes

Demonstrated ability to collaborate in groups and be a team player, with knowledge of state government processes and procedures

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to influence decision/policy makers

Ability to influence, negotiate, and persuade others, demonstrating strong judgment, decision-making skills, and political acumen

Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, with project management, analytical, planning, and presentation abilities, and the ability to build and sustain effective relationships

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Teams

Preferred

Experience working in State Government, State Officials organizations or government affairs. Experience communicating policy views and knowledge of State government environment

Experience working in state government on health or insurance related issues. Experience working with National Organizations of State Officials (NGA, NCSL, NAAG, NASHP) and political groups (RGA/DGA, DAGA/RAGA, RLCC/DLCC)