Federal Public Policy Director

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Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

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Reporting directly to the Director of Federal Public Policy, the Federal Public Policy Director will identify and respond to policy issues, develop favorable policy environments, and support advocacy strategies. The Director will work with the Director of Federal Public Policy in coordinating efforts across the entire AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, including with corporate shared services and individual lines of business, including Medicaid, Medicare, the ACA Marketplace, and all ancillary services. The Director will also work in collaboration with the Federal Government Relations team. Additionally, the Director will develop strategies to position ACFC as an industry thought leader on innovative healthcare policy solutions for federal legislative, administrative, and regulatory bodies.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to :

• The Director will monitor and track federal regulation and legislation and work with State Affairs counterparts to identify resulting trends.
• The Director will continuously evaluate the federal policy environment / activities for their potential impact on the Family of Companies. Working with department leadership, the Director will identify issues in which the family of companies is interested and may wish to take a position and / or take appropriate action.

Duties associated with this task include :

oDeveloping federal public policy recommendations on priority issues to support business objectives and federal advocacy strategies.

oDeveloping, recommending, and contributing to thought leadership activities and competitive differentiation strategies.

oEngaging external stakeholders such as elected or government officials as subject matter experts as assigned and in coordination with department leadership and the federal government relations team.

oRepresenting AmeriHealth Caritas’ interests in policy-influencing, external facing advisory committees, trade associations, and affinity groups, including workgroups / taskforces as assigned.

The Director will engage state agencies tasked with implementing federal programs when appropriate.

Duties associated with this task include :

oEnhancing the coordination of information sharing about ongoing policy concerns and opportunities throughout the organization.

oContributing and developing content to internally distributed newsletters and other federal policy updates.

oCollaborating with critical enterprise and plan leaders to help assure that matters of federal public policy are considered at the plan or enterprise levels, including strategy and innovation, enterprise risk management, communications, compliance, legal, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Education / Experience :

Demonstrated presentation and public speaking skills.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Amerihealth Caritas, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.

We keep our associates happy so they can focus on keeping our members healthy.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.

Generous paid time off and paid volunteer time off.

Employer-matched 401(k) and additional non-elective contributions, starting on day one.

Medical, dental, and vision plans — with coverage starting on day one.

Employee assistance programs, fitness reimbursements, nutrition counseling, and more.

Employer-paid life insurance, with opportunities to purchase additional coverage.

Employer-paid short-term disability coverage and long-term disability coverage.

Tuition assistance, including reduced tuition at certain schools.

Financial assistance with adoption, including paid time off.

Flexible spending and health savings accounts to pay for qualified expenses.

Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more.