VP, Federal Government Affairs
WelbeHealth
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $224,800 - $309,100 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and implement an effective federal engagement strategy that results in outstanding relationships with regulators and elected officials
- Direct government affairs advocacy efforts to facilitate timely approvals of PACE applications, resolve regulatory issues for operating PACE programs, and influence policy changes that support the WelbeHealth mission
- Establish a proactive strategy to maintain a high level of situational awareness on policy matters, identifying risks and opportunities for WelbeHealth
- Maintain positive relationships with key external stakeholders including trade associations, other healthcare entities, PACE organizations, workgroups, advocacy groups, relevant consumer groups, etc.
- Identify, manage, and effectively leverage WelbeHealth lobbyists, consultants, or other resources to achieve WelbeHealth’s advocacy goals
- Effectively track, synthesize, and communicate relevant government policy changes (laws, regulations, guidance) impacting WelbeHealth
- Represent and engage effectively on behalf of WelbeHealth in relevant associations, inclusive of board and board committee memberships, as well as collaborate with cross-functional departments such as Growth, Strategy, Business Development, Compliance, Marketing, Community Partnerships, Health Plan Operations, and Program Operations
Requirements
- Master’s degree in public policy or relevant field; professional experience may be substituted
- Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience engaging with federal regulators or elected officials required
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a leader in healthcare, eldercare, or human services policy required
- Direct experience with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services required; recent CMS experience highly preferred
- Located in Washington, DC highly preferred; alternatively, ability to travel to Washington D.C. on frequent, as-needed basis is required
- Ability to travel to WelbeHealth markets and other travel as needed
- Persuasion and rhetorical skills needed to successfully influence elected officials and regulators
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including presenting information in a concise manner and effectively facilitating discussions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
- 401K savings + match
- Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
- And additional benefits!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
public policygovernment affairs advocacyPACE applicationsregulatory issuespolicy changessituational awarenesslobbyingcommunication of government policy changeshealthcare policyhuman services policy
Soft skills
relationship managementleadershippersuasionrhetorical skillswritten communicationoral communicationfacilitationstrategic thinkingcollaborationrisk identification
Certifications
Master’s degree in public policyrelevant field experience