Job Title: In-House Lobbyist Health Policy & Government Affairs

Location: Southfield MI ( On-site )
Reports To: Executive Director / Board of Directors

About Nuwell Management Network

Nuwell Management Network is a Michigan-based Management Services Organization (MSO) supporting healthcare and community-based ventures focused on improving access equity and outcomes in underserved populations. We operate as a strategic backbone providing operational support growth strategy and policy alignment to health-focused entities across our network.

We work at the intersection of healthcare delivery investment and systems-level change and were building an ecosystem that requires serious influence alignment and advocacy. Were now hiring a politically-savvy action-oriented in-house lobbyist to help us take that work further starting with Michigan.

Position Summary

We are seeking a senior-level well-connected In-House Lobbyist with a proven track record in Michigan politics and healthcare policy. The ideal candidate will have deep relationships across state and federal systems health departments boards and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)/Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). They should bring experience advocating for programs such as FQHC look-alike designation PACE program expansion Medicaid incentives abatements and funding streams.

This individual will play a key role in shaping public policy aligning with Medicaid and MCO objectives securing access to federal and state funding and building public-private pathways that allow our healthcare partners to grow. A major focus of this role is to help move lives/members to our healthcare entities by advocating for contracts abatements pilot programs and policy structures that support innovation and access.

Key Responsibilities

• Healthcare Policy & Funding Advocacy: Drive influence over health-related legislation and regulation particularly those impacting Medicaid reimbursement models behavioral health FQHC look-alike programs PACE incentives/abatements wellness programs and social determinants of health (SDOH).
• MCO & ACO Relationship Building: Cultivate and activate relationships with Managed Medicaid Organizations and ACOs to secure partnerships referrals and pilots that benefit entities under Nuwell Management Network.
• Government Relations (State & Federal): Establish and maintain strong relationships with legislators regulators Medicaid leaders federal agencies and state boards (e.g. MDHHS LARA CMS HRSA).
• Funding & Contracting Advocacy: Proactively identify and secure access to state/federal funding grants RFPs incentive programs abatements and value-based care contracts that align with our networks goals.
• Board & Committee Representation: Represent Nuwell Management Network before policy boards legislative subcommittees and advisory councils to ensure our networks priorities are advanced.
• Regulatory Navigation: Support MSO-aligned entities in interpreting and complying with Medicaid state and federal healthcare policies and programs.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Build coalitions with advocacy groups local governments provider networks and national associations to align interests and build momentum around shared priorities.
• External Representation: Serve as a visible advocate for Nuwell in public forums hearings working groups and stakeholder discussions related to healthcare reform and Medicaid transformation.

Ideal Qualifications

• 10 years of lobbying public affairs or government relations experience with a strong emphasis on healthcare policy
• Proven success shaping state and federal policy/regulatory outcomes within healthcare or Medicaid systems
• Established working relationships with:
  • Michigan legislators and political leaders
  • Key state health agencies (MDHHS LARA etc.)
  • Federal agencies (CMS HRSA HHS)
  • Executives or policy leaders within major MCOs and ACOs
• Familiarity with:
  • Medicaid managed care contracting incentives and abatements
  • FQHC look-alike and PACE program models
  • MSO structures and provider group dynamics
  • Social determinants of health (SDOH) and value-based care trends
• Strategic and execution-focused able to shape the roadmap influence key decision-makers and deliver measurable results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for influencing policymakers boards and business leaders
• Alignment with our mission of expanding equity and access through healthcare innovation and investment

Bonus Points For:

• Direct experience with MCOs state Medicaid programs or large FQHC/PACE/FQHC look-alike entities
• Successful track record in securing abatements incentives or public funding streams
• Previous success in advocating for pilot programs board approvals or contracts that moved members/lives to partner organizations
• Existing relationships with federal and state boards Medicaid subcommittees or appropriations committees

What We Offer

• Competitive salary outcome-based bonuses performance incentives tied to policy wins funding and abatements secured
• Access to a growing mission-driven network of healthcare and investment leaders
• Direct impact on state and federal healthcare policy and funding decisions
• High-visibility role with opportunities for advancement in public affairs policy leadership and board representation