Legislative & Regulatory Policy Specialist

Job Description Summary:The role performs policy research and analysis, synthesizes information, and creates communication documents that advance the objectives of Policy and Advocacy. Provides information and reports related to Association legislative and regulatory activities to member Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, legislators and other interested parties.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Completes policy research and synthesizes information including detailed quantitative analysis of relevant data; researches laws, regulations and legislation to support the policy development process and the creation of policy documents. Includes active participation in cross-divisional policy workgroups. Actively researches and identifies opportunities for BCBSA to support Congressional and Administration priorities which promote relationship building.Creates and edits policy documents and memos for dissemination to multiple audiences - internal and external (Plans and congressional and state legislative and regulatory representatives).Gathers, edits and assembles information for all policy documents and other communications by soliciting/surveying and collaborating with staff members, researchers, interest groups and Plan members.Represents business unit on Association workgroups and serves as point of contact for select ongoing projects.Keeps up-to-date on BCBSA legislative strategy, congressional activities, and healthcare issues in order to maintain an understanding of these and incorporate relevant information into analyses and documents. Interacts with internal and other BCBSA staff, Plan staff, interest groups, and vendors.The posting range for this position is:102,640.18 - 138,805.26Required Education, Certifications and Experience:EducationRequired Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Policy, Business or related field; or equivalent work experiencePreferred Master's DegreeExperienceRequired 5+ Years policy-related experience and/or relevant coursework in health care deliveryKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesProficiency with the operation of the PC and related software/tools including the Microsoft suite of productsCompetency to solicit input/information from others and translate into written documents/materialsComprehensive understanding of health policy issues and the legislative processGood communications skills; the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as knowledge of principles of effective communicationStrong planning and organizational skillsStrong human relations skills; and the ability to work with others in obtaining feedback/input, accomplishing goals, and meeting deadlinesGlobal thinking skills; informed thinker about issues and their relative impact to how information is communicatedExtra Posting Information:Minimum of five year of policy-related experience and/or relevant coursework in health care delivery commensurate to support a mid-level policy role. Experience researching and synthe...