AVP, Federal Affairs

Job Summary

The Associate Vice President, Government Relations serves as the lead for CareSource strategic advocacy efforts at the Federal Level.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and lead a strategic approach to advocacy efforts and coordinate, facilitate, and advance business priorities federally.
• Assist in the development and implementation of advocacy efforts in state or emerging markets where necessary.
• Serve as a primary liaison between CareSource, elected officials and staff, administration, trade associations, and lobbyists.
• Develop and implement an effective government relations program to position CareSource positively with key stakeholders and further its mission and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with trade associations on key policy issues and aligned advocacy objectives; work internally on positioning and advocacy priorities.
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies in conjunction with policy, business development, and community services staff to support and advance corporate strategic goals.
• Monitor and research emerging industry, policy, and regulatory changes at the federal level for analysis and integration into the corporate business development plan.
• Participate in the development of key partnerships with external agencies, associations, consumer advocacy coalitions, and other external stakeholders.
• Engage with key stakeholders on a national level to discuss the CareSource value. Examples include Governor’s Associations, Congress, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, trade associations, and related organizations.
• Lead/manage and provide oversight and direction to lobbyists and consultants.
• Perform any other job duties as requested.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in health/public policy, public administration, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, is required.
• A relevant master’s degree in health policy, public policy, public administration, or another related discipline, or equivalent work experience, is preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of senior leadership experience in public sector/not-for-profit policy development and advocacy is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in federal advocacy.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with Medicaid and Medicare managed care and other public health care programs is required.
• Political or campaign experience is preferred.

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills

• Thorough understanding of legislative processes at local, state, and federal levels, and lobbying experience with a primary concentration in policy legislative issues.
• Strong working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and managed care laws, regulations, and financing models.
• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office.
• Broad internet research skills.
• Technical writing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Legislative advocacy skills.
• Understanding of the public policy process.
• Strategic thinker with negotiation skills.
• Strong analytic, research, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and experience with publicly funded health care programs.

Licensure and Certification

• Certified Healthcare Insurance Executive (CHIE) is preferred.

Working Conditions

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to travel as required by the needs of the business.

Contract Patrick Stephan, VP Government Relations at [email protected] if interested in position