Strategic Advocacy Director

Strategic Advocacy Director

Location: Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy, providing various levels of flexibility while also ensuring that associates have opportunities to connect in-person. Unless in a designated virtual-eligible role and specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

Role Overview

The Strategic Advocacy Director is responsible for building, managing, and growing multiple enterprise and business unit-specific strategic advocacy programs via grassroots and grasstops to support and enhance efforts to influence federal and state legislative and regulatory outcomes and advance other business needs.

How You Will Make an Impact

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with federal and state government relations and business unit leaders to proactively identify public policy and business unit priorities in need of strategic advocacy support.
• Developing and implementing strategies that leverage best practices and cutting-edge capabilities to continuously enhance the strategic advocacy function.
• Creating concise, precise, and compelling communications to motivate key stakeholders to contact local, state, and federal elected officials and regulators on public policies that align with the company’s core business priorities and strategic needs.
• Managing and developing content for multiple communication platforms (e.g., websites, newsletters, social media).
• Overseeing consultants and vendors for multiple grassroots and grasstops platforms, including development and maintenance of financial budgets.
• Identifying, securing, and executing earned and paid media through consultants and aligned third parties to influence legislation, regulations, and other strategic business needs.
• Coordinating with national and state trade associations, coalitions, and industry partners to amplify the impact of strategic advocacy programs.
• Developing and maintaining data-driven tracking of strategic advocacy programs, including key performance indicators.
• Providing regular updates on the impact of strategic advocacy programs to Public Affairs leadership and other internal stakeholders.
• Representing the company in sponsored formal and informal advocacy coalitions.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Requires a BA/BS in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

• 10 years of experience leading corporate advocacy programs is preferred.

Salary Information

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $113,804.00 to $170,706.00.

Location: District of Columbia (Washington, DC)

In addition to salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution. Compensation is determined by non-discriminatory factors, including location, work experience, education, and skills.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is dedicated to improving lives and communities by making healthcare simpler. As a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, we seek leaders at all levels who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we cultivate a culture designed for both strategic growth and personal development. Our values and behaviors guide our success and drive meaningful outcomes for our consumers, associates, communities, and business.

Employee Benefits

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards, including:

• Merit increases
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Incentive bonus programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) with matching
• Stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Wellness programs and financial education resources

Work Environment

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless designated as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week. Specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or a 1-hour commute of a relevant Elevance Health location.

Health & Safety Requirements

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If unvaccinated, offers will be rescinded unless an acceptable explanation is provided. Elevance Health will comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of age, citizenship, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Applicants requiring accommodations to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

Fair Chance Policy

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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