Policy Manager

Job Description

At CHA, we are champions for children’s health. In collaboration with children’s hospitals and health systems across the nation, our teams work to advance child health through driving innovation in the quality, cost, and delivery of care. CHA represents more than 200 members as the unified voice of children’s hospitals, setting the standard for the highest quality pediatric care.

Our Public Affairs team is growing! The Policy Manager will report to the Director of Policy and work a hybrid schedule from our DC Metro Center office. This individual will play a vital role in managing health policy analysis for CHA’s advocacy work by serving as a trusted advisor and thought leader, maintaining subject matter expertise on assigned issues and developing strategies to advance organizational priorities. The Policy Manager will work collaboratively with other staff members to represent CHA’s priorities and perspectives with external entities in coalitions and other settings.

What You’ll Do

• Lead efforts to influence federal policies and programs in assigned issue areas with HHS and other relevant federal agencies to support children’s health and children’s hospitals.
• Develop proactive advocacy strategies to advance CHA regulatory priorities on assigned issues by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to regulatory guidance, drafting comments that incorporate children’s hospitals’ feedback/data and internal CHA expertise while outlining relevant policy alternatives.
• Work in collaboration with the CHA federal affairs team by serving as a policy advisor, providing significant policy support to contribute to legislative advocacy.
• Develop, build, and maintain working partnerships with staff within HHS, other federal agencies, and other experts in the field on priority policy issues.
• Work with the CHA communications team to increase visibility of assigned policy issues for children’s hospitals.
• Provide technical assistance and policy analysis support directly to children’s hospitals on assigned issues.

Experience and Skills

What You’ll Bring to CHA

• Bachelor’s degree in health policy, public policy, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years professional experience in health care policy-related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in health policy issues, preferably those that affect children and children’s hospitals.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior health policy professionals in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
• Ability to think strategically about proactive ways to advance CHA priorities with the administration.
• Demonstrated time and project management skills, including the ability to meet multiple and potentially changing deadlines and priorities by maintaining a high level of organization.

Our Perks and Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings program with generous company contribution
• Hybrid working model
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Wellness program
• Paid time off and personal days
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter benefits (DC only)
• And more!

More About CHA

This pay range shown is a guideline. Min: $88,000 Max: $180,000. Compensation is based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role’s location and is subject to change based on work location.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization, our membership, the care delivery of children’s hospitals and their communities, and through the federal policymaking environment. With children’s hospitals, we strive to ensure organizational cultures where everyone feels valued and actively participates in the mission of our organizations. Racism stands firmly in the way of improving children’s health. We remain vigilant in our quest for a diverse and inclusive community and in standing against racism and discrimination wherever it exists.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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