77 Policy Consultant jobs in the United States

**Location:**
Avera Health
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Work Shift:**
Day Shift (United States of America)
**Pay Range:**
_The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._
$70,720.00 - $106,600.00
**Position Highlights**
**You Belong at Avera**
**Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.**
**A Brief Overview**
The Public Policy Manager provides strategic oversight and guides the policy and advocacy strategy to advance the mission of Avera. This role monitors, analyzes, and responds to state and federal legislation, regulations, and emerging trends that impact healthcare access, affordability, and quality. The manager builds strong relationships with policymakers, government agencies, industry associations, and community partners to shape public policy priorities. They develop policy briefs, position statements, and educational materials to inform leadership, staff, and external stakeholders, ensuring the organization's voice is represented in the broader healthcare policy landscape. The Public Policy Manager serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, aligning advocacy efforts with organizational goals that improve health outcomes for the communities we serve.
**What you will do**
+ Represent the organization to federal, state, and local elected officials, agency leaders, and regulatory bodies on key healthcare issues.
+ Monitor, track, and evaluate legislative and regulatory proposals that affect healthcare delivery, reimbursement, patient safety, and community health initiatives. Develop and coordinate responses and effectively manage a high volume of information. Apply knowledge of the political process to prioritize issues.
+ Provide regular policy updates, reports, and presentations for leadership board meetings and develop training and written materials that may be used to educate stakeholders and internal groups.
+ Collaborate with senior leadership and clinical experts to prioritize advocacy efforts that align with the organization's mission and community health needs.
+ Manage key contacts and maintain a stakeholder database to support advocacy outreach and relationship-building.
+ Represent the organization at policy forums, conferences, and public hearings, ensuring the healthcare perspective is clearly communicated.
+ Respond timely and accurately to requests for information from industry-related interest groups.
**Essential Qualifications**
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
**Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:**
+ Bachelor's in Public Policy, Political Science, Health Care Administration, Public Health, or related field.
+ 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in public policy, government affairs, or advocacy, with at least 2 years in healthcare or nonprofit sectors
+ Demonstrated experience analyzing legislation and regulations, preparing policy briefs, and advising leadership on advocacy strategies.
**Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:**
+ Master's in Public Policy, Public Health, Health Care Administration, or a related discipline.
+ Experience working in a nonprofit healthcare organization, trade association, or governmental health agency
+ Established relationships with policymakers, regulatory agencies, or healthcare advocacy coalitions.
+ Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, and healthcare access and reimbursement issues.
**Expectations and Standards**
+ Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
+ Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
+ Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
+ Maintain confidentiality.
+ Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
+ Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
**Benefits You Need & Then Some**
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
+ PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
+ Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
+ Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
+ Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
_Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to_ _._
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at .
Additional Notices:
For TTY, dial 711
Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

**Location:**
Avera Health
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Work Shift:**
Day Shift (United States of America)
**Pay Range:**
_The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._
$70,720.00 - $106,600.00
**Position Highlights**
**You Belong at Avera**
**Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.**
**A Brief Overview**
The Public Policy Manager provides strategic oversight and guides the policy and advocacy strategy to advance the mission of Avera. This role monitors, analyzes, and responds to state and federal legislation, regulations, and emerging trends that impact healthcare access, affordability, and quality. The manager builds strong relationships with policymakers, government agencies, industry associations, and community partners to shape public policy priorities. They develop policy briefs, position statements, and educational materials to inform leadership, staff, and external stakeholders, ensuring the organization's voice is represented in the broader healthcare policy landscape. The Public Policy Manager serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, aligning advocacy efforts with organizational goals that improve health outcomes for the communities we serve.
**What you will do**
+ Represent the organization to federal, state, and local elected officials, agency leaders, and regulatory bodies on key healthcare issues.
+ Monitor, track, and evaluate legislative and regulatory proposals that affect healthcare delivery, reimbursement, patient safety, and community health initiatives. Develop and coordinate responses and effectively manage a high volume of information. Apply knowledge of the political process to prioritize issues.
+ Provide regular policy updates, reports, and presentations for leadership board meetings and develop training and written materials that may be used to educate stakeholders and internal groups.
+ Collaborate with senior leadership and clinical experts to prioritize advocacy efforts that align with the organization's mission and community health needs.
+ Manage key contacts and maintain a stakeholder database to support advocacy outreach and relationship-building.
+ Represent the organization at policy forums, conferences, and public hearings, ensuring the healthcare perspective is clearly communicated.
+ Respond timely and accurately to requests for information from industry-related interest groups.
**Essential Qualifications**
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
**Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:**
+ Bachelor's in Public Policy, Political Science, Health Care Administration, Public Health, or related field.
+ 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in public policy, government affairs, or advocacy, with at least 2 years in healthcare or nonprofit sectors
+ Demonstrated experience analyzing legislation and regulations, preparing policy briefs, and advising leadership on advocacy strategies.
**Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:**
+ Master's in Public Policy, Public Health, Health Care Administration, or a related discipline.
+ Experience working in a nonprofit healthcare organization, trade association, or governmental health agency
+ Established relationships with policymakers, regulatory agencies, or healthcare advocacy coalitions.
+ Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, and healthcare access and reimbursement issues.
**Expectations and Standards**
+ Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
+ Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
+ Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
+ Maintain confidentiality.
+ Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
+ Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
**Benefits You Need & Then Some**
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
+ PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
+ Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
+ Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
+ Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
_Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to_ _._
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at .
Additional Notices:
For TTY, dial 711
Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

**Location:**
Avera Health
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Work Shift:**
Day Shift (United States of America)
**Pay Range:**
_The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._
$70,720.00 - $106,600.00
**Position Highlights**
**You Belong at Avera**
**Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.**
**A Brief Overview**
The Public Policy Manager provides strategic oversight and guides the policy and advocacy strategy to advance the mission of Avera. This role monitors, analyzes, and responds to state and federal legislation, regulations, and emerging trends that impact healthcare access, affordability, and quality. The manager builds strong relationships with policymakers, government agencies, industry associations, and community partners to shape public policy priorities. They develop policy briefs, position statements, and educational materials to inform leadership, staff, and external stakeholders, ensuring the organization's voice is represented in the broader healthcare policy landscape. The Public Policy Manager serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, aligning advocacy efforts with organizational goals that improve health outcomes for the communities we serve.
**What you will do**
+ Represent the organization to federal, state, and local elected officials, agency leaders, and regulatory bodies on key healthcare issues.
+ Monitor, track, and evaluate legislative and regulatory proposals that affect healthcare delivery, reimbursement, patient safety, and community health initiatives. Develop and coordinate responses and effectively manage a high volume of information. Apply knowledge of the political process to prioritize issues.
+ Provide regular policy updates, reports, and presentations for leadership board meetings and develop training and written materials that may be used to educate stakeholders and internal groups.
+ Collaborate with senior leadership and clinical experts to prioritize advocacy efforts that align with the organization's mission and community health needs.
+ Manage key contacts and maintain a stakeholder database to support advocacy outreach and relationship-building.
+ Represent the organization at policy forums, conferences, and public hearings, ensuring the healthcare perspective is clearly communicated.
+ Respond timely and accurately to requests for information from industry-related interest groups.
**Essential Qualifications**
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
**Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:**
+ Bachelor's in Public Policy, Political Science, Health Care Administration, Public Health, or related field.
+ 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in public policy, government affairs, or advocacy, with at least 2 years in healthcare or nonprofit sectors
+ Demonstrated experience analyzing legislation and regulations, preparing policy briefs, and advising leadership on advocacy strategies.
**Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:**
+ Master's in Public Policy, Public Health, Health Care Administration, or a related discipline.
+ Experience working in a nonprofit healthcare organization, trade association, or governmental health agency
+ Established relationships with policymakers, regulatory agencies, or healthcare advocacy coalitions.
+ Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, and healthcare access and reimbursement issues.
**Expectations and Standards**
+ Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
+ Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
+ Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
+ Maintain confidentiality.
+ Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
+ Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
**Benefits You Need & Then Some**
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
+ PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
+ Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
+ Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
+ Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
_Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to_ _._
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at .
Additional Notices:
For TTY, dial 711
Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Beat: Public Policy in Education on the Border Position: Santa Cruz is the smallest county in Arizona, yet the impact of government decisions can have outsized ramifications on this border community's school districts. For example, studies show that English learners assimilate more effectively when schools respect their culture and native languages. Yet Arizona clings to its decades-old English-Only law. The public policy reporter investigates how this and other government actions affect students and spotlights possible alternative approaches for improving outcomes in the classroom. Salary and Benefits: $41,000 - $45,000 All full-time employees are eligible for company benefits, including vacation (accrued at the rate of .0231 hours worked, excluding overtime). We also offer health, dental and vision benefits, sick leave, company holidays and a 401(k) plan after 90 days. Work-related mileage is paid at 32 cents per mile.
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**About the Role**
The Manager, Product Public Policy uses their understanding of our world-leading marketplaces and advanced technology products to develop evidence-based narratives on the value Uber's technology brings to cities and communities all over the world through expanded access to reliable, affordable transportation, food, and goods. You support local Public Policy and Communications teams on bringing new products and features to market and help shape legislations and regulation that could impact how Uber's product and marketplace operates. You work closely with Uber's Product and Operations teams to advise them on the external implications of new features. You build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and are not afraid to disagree and commit.
**What You'll Do**
+ Business Acumen: Understand Uber's business and product priorities on pricing and matching.
+ Business Advisory: Work cross internally with legal, product and local policy teams to flag trends and regulatory concerns and inform Uber's product roadmap and go-to-market strategies.
+ Regulatory Response: Preserves the business's ability to innovate in pricing, matching, by developing global advocacy strategies and partnering with internal stakeholders to support local policy teams on legislation and regulatory efforts.
+ Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with aligned organizations and thought leaders, speak at events, and host expert discussions to advance Uber's agenda.
+ Policy Research: Collaborate with research teams, academics, and consultants to quickly develop politically-relevant, evidence-based outputs showcasing the benefits of Uber's products.
+ Thought Leadership: Create and amplify compelling narratives to support Public Policy and Communications teams in building confidence in Uber's products and debunking misconceptions.
**Basic Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree, with 7+ years experience in product management, public policy, or government.
+ Strong preference for those with a background in the technology industry
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Understanding of Uber's business and product, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and proactive strategies.
+ Strong writer, with proven ability to synthesize complex ideas into accessible materials and communicate effectively both internal and externally.
+ Comfortable asking thoughtful questions, driving for answers and communicating a point of view across multiple teams internally.
+ Success working across Public Policy, Communications, Marketing, Legal, and Product teams to align strategies and amplify narratives.
+ Strong project management skills to deliver impactful research outputs, events, and campaigns under tight deadlines.
+ Comfort navigating ambiguity, identifying and solving problems leveraging an understanding of the political and regulatory dynamics relevant to Uber.
+ Demonstrated success in project management, product policy, policy analysis, policy research, government affairs, or regulatory advocacy.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$157,000 per year - USD$174,000 per year. You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form-

**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**
The Director, State Affairs represents the organization's position on legislation and/or regulatory affairs to elected representatives and their staff, as well as to officials and staff in regulatory and other agencies. The Director, State Affairs requires an in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across the function or segment.
The Director of State Public Policy role resides within the Government Affairs Department and will serve as an expert in pharmacy and pharmacist licensure, pharmacy shared services, occupational/facility licensure, PBM, and federal healthcare preemption public policy at the state level while working with subject matter experts and business units across the Humana enterprise. The person in this position will report to the Vice President of Strategy and State Affairs and be responsible for state public policy development that informs our thought leadership, advocacy, and overall strategic positioning.
**Use your skills to make an impact**
**Responsibilities**
Be an instrumental part of Government Affairs Team by leading the development of Humana's state public policy positions for our pharmacy and PBM businesses.
Engage across the company to analyze state public policy, develop positions, and draft deliverables supporting Humana business strategy.
Responsibilities include:
+ Monitor and analyze state policy trends impacting pharmacies and PBMs. Contribute policy expertise to state-level advocacy efforts.
+ Draft concise and clear descriptions/analyses/summaries of key issues to Government Affairs and Humana businesses. Inform State Affairs and business leadership on legislative and regulatory trends and translate trends into clear business impact analysis.
+ Partner with Humana's pharmacy and PBM businesses to identify business risk and opportunities in external state policy developments.
+ With input from enterprise subject matter experts, analyze, draft, and develop public policy positions to support the enterprise's priorities.
+ Provide regulatory guidance, talking points, issue management and strategic stakeholder engagement support to Government Affairs and business leaders.
+ Prepare testimony, regulatory comments, and position statements sent to legislative and regulatory bodies and other interested parties concerning legislation, policies, published reports, regulations, and statutes.
+ Develop and maintain repository of legislative and regulatory analyses, policy briefs, reports, position statements, white papers, and other materials pertinent to Humana's pharmacy and PBM businesses.
+ Represent Humana before national advocacy groups, trade associations, public policy organizations, intergovernmental groups, and state boards of pharmacy/National Associations of Boards of Pharmacy; manage public policy consultants and develop external stakeholder outreach strategies.
+ Maintain current awareness and analyze/compare trends, positions, and issues promoted by other companies, trade, and advocacy organizations active on pharmacy and PBM issues.
+ Perform necessary research and analyses to support enterprise positions and priorities.
**_Required_**
+ Bachelor's degree
+ 8 or more years' experience working at a state legislative or executive branch, regulatory board, trade group, intergovernmental group, consulting firm, or private sector public policy function.
+ 8 or more years' experience in pharmacy and/or PBM public policy with a direct understanding of pharmacy/PBM operations and state public policy environment impacting operations.
+ Strong knowledge of state health administrative/regulatory/licensure rules and guidance as well as state health policy. Demonstrated relationships with policy makers and thought leaders in the state public policy arena.
+ A track record of applied analysis, research, and resource development supporting healthcare policy and translating information from a wide variety of resources into actionable policy documents for use in an advocacy setting or otherwise.
+ Understanding of pharmacy and PBM public policy and regulatory issues and ability to translate complex issues in clear, concise manner to business leaders and advocacy team (technical and non-technical audiences).
+ Passion for the development of innovative, high quality government healthcare programs
+ Strong conceptual and creative thinker with an ability to identify trends and interrelationships
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, creative problem-solving, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills in time-sensitive settings.
+ Ability to actively listen to others and ensure an open and confident style of communication both written and verbal.
+ Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally.
+ Ability to meet clearly stated expectations and take responsibility for achieving results.
**_Preferred_**
+ Master's in health/public policy, economics or health care administration.
+ 10 or more years' of multistate state public policy experience with specific focus on pharmacy and/or PBM issues.
+ Experience working in a matrixed organization preferred, as well as experience working with multiple cross-functional business teams.
Position be remote with preferred locations of AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, NC, OH, TN, TX, VA
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
**Scheduled Weekly Hours**
40
**Pay Range**
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$168,000 - $231,000 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
**Description of Benefits**
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline:
**About us**
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our

**Summary:**
Meta seeks an experienced professional to support the company's public policy and government relations efforts in the Midwest in North America. Candidates should demonstrate experience in state public policy, political engagement, and issue advocacy and have a demonstrated experience understanding of internet, technology, and economic development policy. Candidates should also possess a thorough understanding knowledge of and passion for Meta's products. A self-motivated team player will thrive in this role. Frequent travel is required.
**Required Skills:**
Public Policy Manager, Midwest Responsibilities:
1. Work directly with state policymakers to promote the safe and efficient use of internet technologies and economic development in the region
2. Monitor the political environment and identify opportunities to advance state and local policies that benefit the company, the state, and our local communities where we reside
3. Work closely with industry groups, nonprofits and legislative organizations to promote company objectives for economic development and a safe, secure, and open internet
4. Manage relationships with state policymakers
5. Ensure that Meta cross-functional partners and internal stakeholders receive timely updates on developments
6. Develop strategies for engagement with chambers of commerce, industry associations, non-profits, and civil society groups to advance priorities in region
7. Willingness to travel (primarily in-region) up to 60% of the time based on need
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
8. Bachelors degree
9. 3+ years of experience in state public policy, advocacy, or government affairs
10. Experience with the political process, policymakers, and stakeholders in region
11. Knowledge of technology and economic development policy and advocacy landscape in region
12. Experience working cross-functionally
13. Demonstrated experience creating and implement advocacy campaigns directly relevant to state government, including achieving short and long term milestones related to advancing policy, political and/or advocacy goals
14. Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills in a deadline driven environment
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
15. Experience managing trade associations and contract lobbyists
16. Experience communicating nuanced concepts to a wide array of audiences
17. Demonstrated proficiency with technology policy and advocacy landscape in region
**Public Compensation:**
$151,000/year to $216,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

**Details**
+ **Department:** Administration
+ **Schedule:** Full time, Days
+ **Location:** Indianapolis, IN- Partially remote
+ **Salary:** $146,730.00- $204,532.00
**Benefits**
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer._
**Responsibilities**
As the Advocacy & Public Policy Director, you will help grow and maintain Ascension St. Vincent's (ASV) relationships with state and local elected officials, their staff, and key partners. In this position, you will serve as ASV's day-to-day lobbyist on government affairs initiatives before the Indiana General Assembly and will work collaboratively and in support of the Chief Advocacy and the Public Policy Officer (CAO). You will provide top notch logistical support and will partner with hospital administrators to provide effective engagement with legislators by assisting with the day-to-day scheduling of legislative engagement and coordinating quarterly Government affairs meetings. You will also provide vote analysis and reports on prior legislative trends.
Other key responsibilities will include:
+ In collaboration with CAO, plan and execute a multi-year state legislative agenda with a focus on implementation of ASV policy priorities.
+ Responsible for day-to-day lobbying and legislative engagement; directs ASV's legislative tracking initiatives.
+ Draft weekly internal and external reports summarizing relevant legislative action.
+ Manage program contacts database and legislative tracking software.
+ Observe legislative hearings and compile detailed summaries; testify as needed.
+ Identify/manage opportunities for ongoing and targeted interface with state policy officials (including site visits), underscoring ASV as mission-driven and solution-oriented in health policy considerations.
+ Direct operations for researching policy issues and provides responsive and comprehensive analysis and strategic counsel to internal leadership.
+ Initiate processes to take consistent and appropriate positions on policy issues that align with the organization's mission, vision and values.
+ At the direction of market CAO, engages with local and state external stakeholders to represent Ascension's mission and priorities.
+ Collaborate with federal and regulatory policy resources.Coordinate efforts with marketing and communications.
+ Maintains consistent communication with other market teams on emerging public policy opportunities.
**Requirements**
Education:
+ High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experiencerequired, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor'sdegree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those yearsbeing in leadership/management.
**Additional Preferences**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Technology or a related field; JD, MBA, MHA preferred.
+ 5+ years of experience in government affairs (ie, a legislative staff position, state administration position, business or public administration).
+ Strong familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes, familiarity with Medicaid, social services, and policies associated with the social determinants of health.
+ Preference for experience with health systems, training in local government, association management, legislative processes or government affairs.
+ High degree of proficiency in communication, relationship building, writing and speaking.
+ Strong organizational, leadership and team-building skills.
+ Perseverance, patience and persistence with respect to legislative and regulatory pursuits.
**Why Join Our Team**
Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
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**Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first**
The Director, State Affairs represents the organization's position on legislation and/or regulatory affairs to elected representatives and their staff, as well as to officials and staff in regulatory and other agencies. The Director, State Affairs requires an in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across the function or segment.
The Director of State Public Policy role resides within the Government Affairs Department and will serve as an expert in pharmacy and pharmacist licensure, pharmacy shared services, occupational/facility licensure, PBM, and federal healthcare preemption public policy at the state level while working with subject matter experts and business units across the Humana enterprise. The person in this position will report to the Vice President of Strategy and State Affairs and be responsible for state public policy development that informs our thought leadership, advocacy, and overall strategic positioning.
**Use your skills to make an impact**
**Responsibilities**
Be an instrumental part of Government Affairs Team by leading the development of Humana's state public policy positions for our pharmacy and PBM businesses.
Engage across the company to analyze state public policy, develop positions, and draft deliverables supporting Humana business strategy.
Responsibilities include:
+ Monitor and analyze state policy trends impacting pharmacies and PBMs. Contribute policy expertise to state-level advocacy efforts.
+ Draft concise and clear descriptions/analyses/summaries of key issues to Government Affairs and Humana businesses. Inform State Affairs and business leadership on legislative and regulatory trends and translate trends into clear business impact analysis.
+ Partner with Humana's pharmacy and PBM businesses to identify business risk and opportunities in external state policy developments.
+ With input from enterprise subject matter experts, analyze, draft, and develop public policy positions to support the enterprise's priorities.
+ Provide regulatory guidance, talking points, issue management and strategic stakeholder engagement support to Government Affairs and business leaders.
+ Prepare testimony, regulatory comments, and position statements sent to legislative and regulatory bodies and other interested parties concerning legislation, policies, published reports, regulations, and statutes.
+ Develop and maintain repository of legislative and regulatory analyses, policy briefs, reports, position statements, white papers, and other materials pertinent to Humana's pharmacy and PBM businesses.
+ Represent Humana before national advocacy groups, trade associations, public policy organizations, intergovernmental groups, and state boards of pharmacy/National Associations of Boards of Pharmacy; manage public policy consultants and develop external stakeholder outreach strategies.
+ Maintain current awareness and analyze/compare trends, positions, and issues promoted by other companies, trade, and advocacy organizations active on pharmacy and PBM issues.
+ Perform necessary research and analyses to support enterprise positions and priorities.
**_Required_**
+ Bachelor's degree
+ 8 or more years' experience working at a state legislative or executive branch, regulatory board, trade group, intergovernmental group, consulting firm, or private sector public policy function.
+ 8 or more years' experience in pharmacy and/or PBM public policy with a direct understanding of pharmacy/PBM operations and state public policy environment impacting operations.
+ Strong knowledge of state health administrative/regulatory/licensure rules and guidance as well as state health policy. Demonstrated relationships with policy makers and thought leaders in the state public policy arena.
+ A track record of applied analysis, research, and resource development supporting healthcare policy and translating information from a wide variety of resources into actionable policy documents for use in an advocacy setting or otherwise.
+ Understanding of pharmacy and PBM public policy and regulatory issues and ability to translate complex issues in clear, concise manner to business leaders and advocacy team (technical and non-technical audiences).
+ Passion for the development of innovative, high quality government healthcare programs
+ Strong conceptual and creative thinker with an ability to identify trends and interrelationships
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, creative problem-solving, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills in time-sensitive settings.
+ Ability to actively listen to others and ensure an open and confident style of communication both written and verbal.
+ Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally.
+ Ability to meet clearly stated expectations and take responsibility for achieving results.
**_Preferred_**
+ Master's in health/public policy, economics or health care administration.
+ 10 or more years' of multistate state public policy experience with specific focus on pharmacy and/or PBM issues.
+ Experience working in a matrixed organization preferred, as well as experience working with multiple cross-functional business teams.
Position be remote with preferred locations of AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, NC, OH, TN, TX, VA
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
**Scheduled Weekly Hours**
40
**Pay Range**
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$168,000 - $231,000 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
**Description of Benefits**
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
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**About us**
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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