Program Policy Senior Manager

Join the Covered California team!

Covered California’s Policy, Eligibility & Research Division is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to serve as a Program Policy Senior Manager. This position provides strategic leadership for the Program Policy Branch, guiding the development and implementation of health policy in response to federal and state legislation while fostering a collaborative and high performing team environment.

If you are passionate about health policy and eager to lead work on complex, high impact policy issues that improve access to affordable coverage for Californians, we encourage you to bring your expertise and ideas to support Covered California’s mission and apply today.

At Covered California, we recognize our employees are our most valuable asset. We have a variety of career fields that help make a difference in the lives of Californians, and we’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team! Learn more about why you should join the Policy, Eligibility, and Research Division.

Salary: $8,715.00 - $9,899.00 per Month

Application Deadline: 1/26/2026 @ 11:59 pm PST

Required Documents: Application, Resume, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Qualifications We’re Looking For:

• Knowledge of Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules and regulations
• At least 5 year experience in researching, analyzing, developing, and implementing health care policies or similarly related/regulated fields for large complex entities with many stakeholders
• At least 5 year experience writing, editing, designing, documenting, and managing the interpretation of laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines
• At least 5 year experience verifying the completeness, effectiveness, understanding, and accuracy of professional writing, such as policy guidance, procedures and processes
• Experience producing informed program policy options and recommendations to all levels of leadership
• At least 5 year of supervisor & management experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Manager I - CalHR

Employee Benefits:

Covered California provides incredible benefits for our employees, including healthcare, retirement and savings, work-life services, leave benefits, and work-life balance. To learn more, visit https://hbex.coveredca.com/careers/benefits/.

Note:

• To apply to this position, review this advertisement and complete your application via CalCareers at: CalCareers
• Please send any questions regarding the application process and/or position to Careers@covered.ca.gov
• New to state civil service employees are typically hired at the minimum of the salary range