Director, Government Legislative Affairs

The Director of Legislative Affairs for Government and Regulatory Affairs serves as a health care policy expert and key advocate for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with legislators, regulators and stakeholders. The Director identifies and analyzes policy issues, and develops an advocacy strategy, including public testimony and meetings with policymakers in coordination with the Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs.

The Director also creates policy analysis materials for senior and C-suite-level leaders to inform BCBSMA corporate strategy, as well as for associates coordinating the implementation of regulatory requirements. The Director acts as a strategic advisor by identifying emerging policy issues that may impact the business or have implications for the Company and its role in the community.

This position is eligible for the Flex persona.

Your Day to Day:

• Responsible for the development and execution of the Company’s state and federal legislative strategy, including policy development, legislative drafting, coalition building, and oral and written legislative testimony.

• Identify, evaluate and track all state and federal legislation that may impact the Company, including policy related to health care, the insurance industry, employers and nonprofit organizations.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key state and federal legislators, regulators and staff interested in issues of importance to the Company, including members of legislative leadership and Congressional delegation.

• Act as a direct point of contact for regulators on issues of specific expertise, including behavioral health, substance use disorder, mandated benefits, and prescription drug cost transparency.

• Directly advocate for the Company’s interests in legislative hearings, regulatory sessions, and one-on-one meetings with legislators, regulators, and staff on issues impacting health care and the insurance industry, including behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment, prescription drug pricing and transparency policy, provider payment policy, municipal health reform, and utilization management tools.

• Provide clear, concise and time-sensitive policy analysis on issues of importance to the Company for business leaders and C-Suite executives, and work with cross-functional internal teams to identify the impact of those policies on the Company and craft advocacy action plans for external audiences.

• Engage with external stakeholders to build effective coalitions around issues of importance to the company.

• Lead regulatory efforts, and coordination with internal business leaders, on issues related to state taxes and assessments on insurers.

• Support the development and execution of the Company’s federal legislative strategy, including policy development, legislative drafting, coalition building, and oral and written legislative testimony.

• Serve as the direct point of contact for state and federal legislators seeking assistance with issues on behalf of constituents, including coordination with the Escalation team, and HIPAA-compliant communications.

• Manage all responsibilities associated with the Company’s state and federal political action committees, including event planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance and filings.

• Support federal legislation, including various drafts and reconciliation bills. Conduct detailed reviews and analyses of federal legislation to understand its potential impact on the health insurance industry and BCBSMA.

• Monitor the Association's legislative advocacy to inform internal strategy.

• Assist in preparing high-level documents related to a) annual division and business planning and b) the S&P Annual Rating Review.

We're Looking For:

• Advanced analytic skills.

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate information on multiple complex issues in a time-sensitive manner for policymakers, staff, senior leaders and other constituencies.

• In-depth demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the health care and health insurance industry, including specific issue-area expertise in public policy related to behavioral health, substance use disorder, prescription drug pricing and transparency policy, provider payment policy, municipal health reform, and utilization management tools.

• Strong established relationships with relevant legislators and regulators, including members of legislative leadership.

• Strong relationship management skills.

• Demonstrated project planning and implementation management skills.

What You Bring:

• JD preferred.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the state legislative or executive branch, and/or government affairs work, with a minimum of 10 years focusing on health care policy.

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High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above

The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.  An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.

This job is also eligible for variable pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.

Note:  No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?

We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can  prevent  amazing candidates coming our way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences. It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.

As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture page. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. You can also join our Talent Community to stay “in the know” on all things Blue.

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