Sr Strategic Policy Advisor

Job Description

• Lead the identification, evaluation and positioning of federal and state healthcare delivery policy, legislation and regulation impacting Blue Cross NC and its subsidiaries, including analyzing implications, facilitating internal and external feedback, driving position development, and serving as subject matter expert and consultant to business, subsidiaries, as well as public affairs, corporate communications, and compliance teams to support the development of solutions to policy, regulatory, legislative and political problems. 
• Manage internal cross-functional groups that research, review, determine the impact and make recommendations regarding legislative and regulatory issues before the NC General Assembly, the US Congress and state and federal agencies.
• Provide strategic and external stakeholder intelligence on policy issues of key interest.  Work directly with senior leadership to share information and develop positions.
• Contribute to the development of a healthcare delivery policy agenda linked to the corporate vision, mission and strategy.  Serve as a principal resource for educating all management levels of the company on health care delivery policy issues and implications to the business.
• Responsible for development of commentary submissions and overall feedback representing perspective of Blue Cross NC and its subsidiaries for issues of potential legislative and regulatory influence directly and via trade associations.

• Collaborate across the organization on the development of external communications and messaging on federal and state healthcare delivery policy, legislation and regulatory issues for Blue Cross NC and its subsidiaries, serving as content expert.
• Support lobbyists with talking points, bill analysis, legislative language and necessary materials. 
• Draft position papers that accurately reflect the interests of Blue Cross NC’s diversified business groups and its subsidiaries.
• Monitor and participate in external collaborative legislative and regulatory policy efforts in order to support the shaping of state and federal healthcare delivery legislation and regulation.
• Represent Blue Cross NC and its subsidiaries in working with federal and state industry and trade organizations, such as AAMC, American Hospital Association, NCMS, NCAFP, NCHA and others on political, legislative and regulatory issues of importance to Blue Cross NC and its subsidiaries.

Hiring Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 5+ years of experience in related field.
• Deep understanding of healthcare delivery regulatory and legislative issues for both provider and hospital systems

Hiring Preferences  

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences. 
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory changes. 
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, advocacy groups, providers and community organizations. 
• Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies that align with organizational goals. 
• Experience in advocacy and lobbying efforts, with a track record of influencing policy decisions. 
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously. 
• Confidence and proficiency in public speaking to represent the organization at meetings, hearings, and events. 
• Ability to negotiate and mediate effectively to achieve favorable outcomes. 

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets,  licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. 

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.