Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

The Public Policy Analyst, Cost of Care supports development and promotion of positions on legislative and regulatory matters with input from internal stakeholders to further CareFirst's priorities. The Analyst educates CareFirst associates on external policies, including why they matter, and supports policy development to align with business objectives.

This role will focus on cost of care approaches, payment, and affordability issues, including the Maryland Total Cost of Care Model (and any successor versions of the Model), for their impact on the healthcare ecosystem and on CareFirst and its members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Draft content to provide timely and thorough insight to key business stakeholders, internal leadership, and the broader associate community on regulatory and legislative developments and emerging policy issues, including related business risks and opportunities. Provide insight on regular and ad hoc forums for sharing these developments to facilitate policy education and analysis and provide a cross-jurisdictional understanding of the policy landscape to spur development of appropriate policy and advocacy strategy.

* Assist with development of analyses, creative solutions, and written responses to specific state and Federal legislation, regulation, and sub-regulatory guidance through intake and synthesis of internal stakeholder input to ensure policy positions align with corporate goals. Develop publications for the CareFirst website and other company communication channels, such as social media, brokers, and accounts.

* Assist with specific policy analyses being conducted by external consultants and internal experts, providing necessary data and subject matter expertise to facilitate such studies.

QUALFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Political Science, Health Policy, Mathematics, Finance or related field OR In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 3 years experience in health care policy environment focused on policy and communication

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

* Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate business processes and recommend effective solutions.

* Written and oral communications skills.

* Ability to coordinate multiple public policy activities within a dynamic environment.

* Ability to work within the organization and to build highly cooperative and productive relationships.

* Basic understanding of healthcare payor industry.

* Ability to communicate to diverse audiences through a variety of methods.

* PC skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

* Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Salary Range: $57,528 - $114,257

Travel Requirements

Estimate Amount: 10% Occasional travel between Baltimore and DC offices

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Public Policy & Federal Affair

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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