Senior Policy Manager

Are you ready to shape the future of oral health policy for communities across Washington? We’re seeking a Senior Policy Manager who plays an integral role in advancing better oral and overall health outcomes by advocating for public policy that supports our mission. In this role, you’ll promote the company’s values and objectives, build strategic relationships with policymakers, regulatory leaders, and government program partners, and drive policy development and dialogue in Olympia and Washington, D.C.

At Delta Dental of Washington our vision is that all people can enjoy good oral and overall health, with no one left behind. We succeed because of a shared commitment to a set of values that guide everything we do – for our customers, for our communities, and for each other. We are Accountable. We lean in with Courage. We stay Curious. We are Inclusive. We act with Integrity.

We offer a highly competitive medical, dental and vision plans as well offering a generous 401k match and all employees start accruing vacation and sick time from their very first day. We empower employee development through our tuition reimbursement plan, professional development plans, and employee-led communities.

The pay range for this position in Western Washington varies between $109,000 – $171,200. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza Corp. intends to offer the selected candidate a base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay will also be adjusted based on the candidate's geographic location.

Essential Responsibilities include the following: The list of responsibilities listed is not intended to be comprehensive. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza reserve the right to change the responsibilities at any time with or without notice.

• Manage and develop the Policy team by defining priorities, organizing work, and providing guidance on training, performance management, and professional development.
• Strengthen policy development by challenging existing approaches and introducing new, innovative strategies.
• Advise and consult with leadership on annual policy objectives and lead execution of the strategic policy plan.
• Internally socialize and execute public policy strategy to support corporate business goals and objectives.
• Manage relationships and execution of corporate lobbying assets on corporate and strategic policy objectives.
• Develop key policy relationships, alliances, and partnerships to support both broad and targeted policy.
• Foster positive collaboration with Arcora policy team on aligned policy initiatives that support WDS Mission objectives and improved population health in Washington.
• Promote positive image of Delta Dental of Washington with lawmakers and regulators in the policy environment in Olympia and Washington DC.
• Support the political contributions strategy for state and federal candidates, including managing the federal PAC and engaging with board and foundation members.
• Serve on statewide oral health groups, coalitions or other stakeholder groups.
  
  
  

The experience, skills, and education needed to succeed in the position are outlined below. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.

• Ability to guide, support, and develop team members through mentorship, training, and performance feedback to foster growth and improvement.
• Eight plus years of experience working in WA State legislative and policy environment or equivalent setting.
• Proven track record to develop and manage complex partnerships and multiple workstreams simultaneously in WA state legislative or policy ecosystem.
• Demonstrate knowledge of interaction and systematic symmetry between state and federal government, program dependencies and ways to leverage interactions to the benefit of corporate priorities.
• Understanding of societal and system factors that contribute to inequities in healthcare and policy-focused approaches to address health disparities.
• Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse teams, fostering a culture of allyship and inclusivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, developing and providing legislative testimony and the drive to empower partners through various channels, internally and externally.
• Develop, manage, and represent the company on broad-based, diverse, and influential health and business coalitions, and provide recommendations for WDS leadership participation.
• Ability to engage corporate and foundation leadership
• Strong research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic recommendations and drive actions.
• Ability to engage and influence corporate and foundation leadership.
• Experience in program or project management, including timeline development, task management, and adapting to changing environments. Prior experience leading or supervising contractors, volunteers, or employees is preferred.
• Proficiency in additional languages is a plus and supports engagement across diverse communities.
  
  
  

Travel: This position requires travel regularly to Olympia and other locations in WA state. Occasional travel to Washington, D.C. and other locations in the United State as needed.

Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are committed to the highest standards of information security and HIPAA compliance, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and protection of all data. All staff are expected to support this commitment by following relevant policies.