Policy Specialist

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Legal & ComplianceOtherPolicy Specialist

The State Policy Specialist will own all programmatic operations in a portfolio of Aledade markets (5 markets/Specialist) including being responsible with a great degree of autonomy for the implementation and adoption of programmatic activities, sustaining practice interest in advocacy activities, and ultimately influencing legislative environments to be more conducive to primary care sustainability. This will be accomplished by managing market policy operations, sharing knowledge with member practices and Aledade teams, and engaging with external stakeholders across the spectrum of seniority and influence, including state and federal legislators and state associations.

This role requires a deep situational awareness of the policy space as well as the ability to discern customer needs and collaborate across teams and audiences. It emphasizes a proactive approach to policy-related developments and solidification as the subject matter expert of policy in their assigned portfolio of states. This expertise is expected to be leveraged along with developed relationships to drive primary care sustainability efforts within the market portfolio.

This role requires approximately 10-20% travel to support markets in the western region (including Sacramento, Denver, Topeka, among others).

We are flexible with respect to geographic location, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from home across US time zones.

Be the expert on policy knowledge at the market-level, particularly for issues pertaining to primary care sustainability, serving as an internal resource for market teams and beyond. Fully understand unique landscapes, payer relations, physician engagement (including leading regular virtual and potentially in-person events), stakeholder dynamics, and more. Collaborate on inter-team projects including work with Partnerships, Growth, Clinical, Communications, etc.

Coordinate with external stakeholders (eg. state-level associations, government agencies, payers) to align shared priorities and collaboratively shape the primary care landscape and associated advocacy strategies for legislative change in each state.

Create and execute a suite of state-specific products on a regular basis including presentations, advocacy campaigns, co-developing webinars and associated written pieces, shaping legislative workgroups and development, etc. Expected to lead certain areas of expertise to inform the Policy Institute’s stance and related outcomes.
Assist with broader team efforts that have both federal and state implications (eg. RHTP, annual PFS, fielding Flex requests).

5+ years of relevant work experience is required; a Master's in a relevant field can serve as a substitute for some work experience.

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, business, or other relevant field is required.

Required to register as a lobbyist in one or more states within portfolio.

Some general knowledge of the legislative process at federal and state levels with keen interest and curiosity about primary care and/or value-based care.

Ability to travel to each of assigned five markets 1-2 times annually, as well as 3-5 team-related events and conferences.

Experience in VBC and/or primary care advocacy

Experience working within grassroots organizations and/or campaigns

Strong communication, verbal and written

Strong team player attitude

Detail-oriented

Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.