Government Affairs Analyst

About the organization

Point32Health is a leading not-for-profit health and well-being organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare. Serving nearly 2 million members, Point32Health builds on the legacy of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan to provide access to care and empower healthier lives for everyone. Our culture revolves around being a community of care and having shared values that guide our behaviors and decisions. We value the rich mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all colleagues, which helps us provide service with empathy and better understand the needs of the communities we serve.

About the role

Under the direction of Federal Affairs leadership, the Government Affairs Analyst will work with key external federal stakeholders on Federal matters impacting the business. The Analyst will exercise proactive initiative and independent judgment, collaborating with the business to develop policy positions in support of advocacy efforts. Responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, summarizing, and distributing federal initiatives that may impact the Enterprise, as well as supporting leadership in thought leadership initiatives to address emerging federal health policy issues.

The Analyst will engage with business leaders across the enterprise to identify key issues in federal initiatives and develop alternatives and resolutions. The role requires independently owning and managing the analysis of proposed and final regulations, establishing and maintaining company initiatives related to Federal legislative and regulatory issues, and proactively assessing the implications of federal regulatory policies.

Responsibilities

• Work with Federal Affairs leadership, trade associations, and other stakeholders to advance organizational priorities.
• Establish expertise in emerging health policy issues by attending relevant events and applying a strategic lens to identify critical elements for leadership.
• Independently track, analyze, summarize, and communicate relevant Federal legislation and regulations, articulating guidance in a manner understandable to business and senior leaders.
• Identify potential operational and policy impacts in collaboration with the business and Government Affairs leadership.
• Provide technical support to departments regarding current, proposed, and newly promulgated Federal guidance, acting as a subject matter expert for implementation activities.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• J.D. strongly preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Health care and/or public policy degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ work experience in a position requiring independent judgment and initiative.
• Previous experience in a managed care setting and/or regulatory environment preferred.
• Experience with Medicare and/or Medicaid preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with frequent contact with external federal stakeholders and internal business leaders.
• Ability to facilitate policy discussions with stakeholders of varied levels and build consensus.
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of professionalism in all situations.
• Proactive, independent, highly organized, and able to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a team member.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and other computer skills.

Working Conditions

• Must adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures, and Regulatory and Compliance standards.
• Work under normal office conditions and remotely as required.
• Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard, and sitting for extended durations.
• May be required to work additional hours beyond the standard work schedule.

Pay

Salary Range: $72,521.60 – $108,782.40

The annual base salary will be determined by factors such as the scope and complexity of the role, skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate, as well as internal equity. As part of our comprehensive total rewards program, colleagues are also eligible for variable pay.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition program.
• Well-being benefits.
• Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health.

For more details on our total rewards programs, visit https://www.point32health.org/careers/benefits/.