Associate Director, State Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Support the Director of Policy and the Vice President for Policy & Government Affairs in formulating and executing the state policy agenda.

• Collaborate with senior management on the development of state policy agendas, emphasizing community-centered initiatives.

• Conduct and coordinate assessments of both state and federal legislative and regulatory proposals.

• Keep track of state policy trends and developments.

• Coordinate processes to ensure that state perspectives are included in federal policy priorities.

• Develop and align program-specific and issue-specific policy objectives and technical assistance strategies with the Programs team.

• Assess the progress of policy and technical assistance initiatives over time.

• Cultivate and maintain expertise in key health policy domains.

• Act as an advisor and thought leader on both state and federal policy matters.

• Enhance engagement of local community organizations around health-related issues.

• Establish collaborative partnerships with state policy advocates.

• Create issue briefs, blogs, and various educational resources in collaboration with the Communications team.

• Build and sustain strategic relationships with policymakers, funders, and organizations at the state, national, and community levels.

• Represent the organization in external settings.

• Assist with fundraising efforts through strategy development, outreach to funders and donors, stewardship, proposal writing, and reporting.

• Potentially oversee Policy Associates, Policy Analysts, or seasonal interns.

• Execute other duties necessary to accomplish the goals of the policy team and the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree along with a minimum of 8 years of pertinent work experience in health policy, or a combination of relevant higher education and years of legal and/or health policy work experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of health policy issues.

• Proficient in analyzing complex and interrelated health legislation, regulations, and policies.

• Understanding of the relationship between state political environments and the outcomes of advocacy and policy campaigns.

• Familiarity with state and federal policy landscapes, trends, and policymaking procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Willingness to travel approximately 3–5 times annually.

• Capability to manage multiple tasks with meticulous attention to detail.

• A strong commitment to health equity and racial justice, along with experience in social change activism.

• Outstanding organization, policy analysis, and communication skills, both written and oral.

• Proven ability to develop relationships effectively.

• Skills in collaboration, conflict management, and overall management.

• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time effectively.

• Preferred: A Master’s degree in public policy, public health, public administration, or a related discipline.

• Preferred: Experience in leading or supporting state-level policy campaigns.

• Preferred: Extensive knowledge of state Medicaid, Marketplace, and related programs and policies.

• Preferred: Experience engaging with state policymakers, legislators, and public program officials.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and disability coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Paid family and medical leave.

• Wellness benefits.

• Additional programs as detailed in the Employee Benefits Guide.

• Opportunity for remote work from home or another remote location.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.