AVP, Government Relations(Managed Care Experience Preferred)

Job Summary:

The Associate Vice President, Government Relations serves as an advocate for CareSource strategic business priorities for Medicaid, Marketplace and Medicare on an enterprise level.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement and lead a strategic approach to advocacy efforts and coordinate, facilitate and advance business leadership priorities across existing state markets as well as potential future markets
• Serve as a primary liaison between CareSource and state elected officials, administration members and other key state organizations
• Develop and implement an effective government relations program in our states and potential markets to position CareSource and its health plans in a positive manner with key governmental stakeholders and to further its mission and strategic objectives
• Collaborate with state trade associations on key policy issues and aligned advocacy objectives
• Develop and implement strategic advocacy strategies in conjunction with the marketing and community services staff, to support and advance corporate strategic goals
• Monitor and research emerging industry, policy and regulatory changes at state and national  level for analysis and integration into the corporate business development plan
• Participate in the development of key partnerships with external agencies, associations and consumer advocacy coalitions and other external stakeholders
• Engage with key stakeholders on a national level to discuss the CareSource value.  Examples include Governor’s Associations, Lieutenant Governor’s Association, Congress, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, AHIP, ACAP and related
• Lead/manage and provide oversight on contract lobby resources in various states
• Participate in the development and provide oversight of the annual strategy for the corporate contributions to effectively support and protect issues critical to CareSource’s interests
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in health/public policy, public administration, business administration or related field or equivalent work experience is required
• Relevant master’s degree in health policy, public policy, public administration or other related discipline or equivalent work experience is preferred
• Minimum of  eight (8)  years of senior leadership experience in public sector/not-for-profit policy development and advocacy is required
• Minimum of five (5) years planning and strategy development experience is required
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with Medicaid & Medicare managed care and other public health care programs is required

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough understanding of legislative processes at local, state and federal levels and lobbying experience with a primary concentration in policy legislative issues
• Strong working knowledge of Medicaid , Medicare and managed care laws, regulations and financing models
• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office
• Broad internet research skills
• Technical writing skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills Legislative advocacy skills
• Understanding of the public policy process
• Strategic thinker with negotiation skills
• Strong analytic, research and organizational skills
• Knowledge and experience with publicly funded health care programs

Licensure and Certification:

• Certified Healthcare Insurance Executive (CHIE) is preferred

Working Conditions:

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel as required by the needs of the business

Compensation range $150,000-$300,000.  CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Organization Level Competencies

• Create an Inclusive Environment

• Cultivate Partnerships

• Develop Self and Others

• Drive Execution

• Energize and Inspire the Organization

• Influence Others

• Pursue Personal Excellence

• Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend thi