What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Health Policy position at SCAN?
Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that older adults deserve to stay healthy and independent. That belief was championed by a group of community activists we still honor today as the “12 Angry Seniors.” Their mission continues to guide everything we do.
Today, SCAN is a nonprofit health organization serving more than 500,000 people across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, with over $8 billion in annual revenue. With nearly five decades of experience, we have built a distinctive, values-driven platform dedicated to improving care for older adults.
Our work spans Medicare Advantage, fully integrated care models, primary care, care for the most medically and socially complex populations, and next-generation care delivery models. Across all of this, we are united by a shared commitment: combining compassion with discipline, innovation with stewardship, and growth with integrity.
At SCAN, we believe scale should strengthen—not dilute—our mission. We are building the future of care for older adults, grounded in purpose, accountability, and respect for the people and communities we serve.
The Job
The Manager, Health Policy sits on the Policy, Government Affairs (PGA) team and researches, tracks,
and analyzes federal and state legislative and regulatory health policy issues, with a focus on policy
areas of importance, such as Medicare Advantage, Part D, duals integration, Medicaid payment policy,
health equity, and other relevant issues. The Health Policy Manager will interact with staff across the
organization and participate in meetings with policymakers, industry trade groups, and non-governmental
organizations that influence public policy.
You Will
Policy Research and Drafting: Conduct in-depth research and analysis of data, regulations, and legislation. Draft policy memos, fact sheets, talking points, and presentations. Provide recommendations on policy issues to inform strategic decision-making.
Develop and Advocate for Policy Positions: Collaborate with Policy and Government Affairs (PGA) team members to develop SCAN’s public policy positions, policy proposals, and legislative and regulatory goals. Enact strategies to advance these proposals and goals, ensuring alignment with SCAN’s mission and strategic objectives.
Prepare Advocacy Materials: Draft and disseminate public-facing advocacy materials, including regulatory comment letters, fact sheets, talking points, position papers, and other communications to policymakers. Ensure that these materials are clear, compelling, and aligned with SCAN’s policy positions.
Internal Communications and Presentations: Draft internal communications and prepare presentations that summarize legislative and regulatory activity and its potential impact on SCAN.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership and other stakeholders within the organization Support Team Initiatives: Support the PGA team in various policy-related tasks and initiatives as needed. Contribute to the overall success of the team by performing additional duties and providing expertise.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal SCAN stakeholders to ensure alignment between PGA and other business functions. Facilitate the integration of policy insights into various departments and initiatives.
Legislative and Regulatory Tracking: Track and summarize federal and state legislative and regulatory proposals. Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database of policy developments.
Legislative Hearings and Policy Events: Attend, take detailed notes during, and summarize relevant legislative hearings, policy summits, and other state and federal policy events. Provide insights and key takeaways to the PGA team and other stakeholders.
Strategic Policy Discussions: Participate in strategic policy discussions and represent SCAN at external coalition meetings. Contribute to the development of policy strategies and initiatives.
We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.
Actively support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals.
Other duties as assigned.
Your Qualifications
At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.
SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Today, SCAN is a nonprofit health organization serving more than 500,000 people across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, with over $8 billion in annual revenue. With nearly five decades of experience, we have built a distinctive, values-driven platform dedicated to improving care for older adults.
Our work spans Medicare Advantage, fully integrated care models, primary care, care for the most medically and socially complex populations, and next-generation care delivery models. Across all of this, we are united by a shared commitment: combining compassion with discipline, innovation with stewardship, and growth with integrity.
At SCAN, we believe scale should strengthen—not dilute—our mission. We are building the future of care for older adults, grounded in purpose, accountability, and respect for the people and communities we serve.
The Job
The Manager, Health Policy sits on the Policy, Government Affairs (PGA) team and researches, tracks,
and analyzes federal and state legislative and regulatory health policy issues, with a focus on policy
areas of importance, such as Medicare Advantage, Part D, duals integration, Medicaid payment policy,
health equity, and other relevant issues. The Health Policy Manager will interact with staff across the
organization and participate in meetings with policymakers, industry trade groups, and non-governmental
organizations that influence public policy.
You Will
Policy Research and Drafting: Conduct in-depth research and analysis of data, regulations, and legislation. Draft policy memos, fact sheets, talking points, and presentations. Provide recommendations on policy issues to inform strategic decision-making.
Develop and Advocate for Policy Positions: Collaborate with Policy and Government Affairs (PGA) team members to develop SCAN’s public policy positions, policy proposals, and legislative and regulatory goals. Enact strategies to advance these proposals and goals, ensuring alignment with SCAN’s mission and strategic objectives.
Prepare Advocacy Materials: Draft and disseminate public-facing advocacy materials, including regulatory comment letters, fact sheets, talking points, position papers, and other communications to policymakers. Ensure that these materials are clear, compelling, and aligned with SCAN’s policy positions.
Internal Communications and Presentations: Draft internal communications and prepare presentations that summarize legislative and regulatory activity and its potential impact on SCAN.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership and other stakeholders within the organization Support Team Initiatives: Support the PGA team in various policy-related tasks and initiatives as needed. Contribute to the overall success of the team by performing additional duties and providing expertise.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal SCAN stakeholders to ensure alignment between PGA and other business functions. Facilitate the integration of policy insights into various departments and initiatives.
Legislative and Regulatory Tracking: Track and summarize federal and state legislative and regulatory proposals. Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database of policy developments.
Legislative Hearings and Policy Events: Attend, take detailed notes during, and summarize relevant legislative hearings, policy summits, and other state and federal policy events. Provide insights and key takeaways to the PGA team and other stakeholders.
Strategic Policy Discussions: Participate in strategic policy discussions and represent SCAN at external coalition meetings. Contribute to the development of policy strategies and initiatives.
We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.
Actively support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals.
Other duties as assigned.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Master's Degree preferred.
- 5 years of related experience
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of federal and state legislative and regulatory processes.
- Experience in developing and implementing policy strategies.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.
- Base Pay Range: $92,400 to $159,133annually
- Work Mode: Mostly Remote
- An annual employee bonus program
- Robust Wellness Program
- Generous paid-time-off (PTO) along with 11 paid holidays per year, 1 floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days
- Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
- Robust employee recognition program
- Tuition reimbursement
- An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!
At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.
SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $92,400 - $159,133