Policy Specialist

Aledade

Job Location:

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 70000 - 85000

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The State Policy Specialist will own all programmatic operations in a portfolio of Aledade markets (5 markets/Specialist) including being responsible with a great degree of autonomy for the implementation and adoption of programmatic activities sustaining practice interest in advocacy activities and ultimately influencing legislative environments to be more conducive to primary care sustainability. This will be accomplished by managing market policy operations sharing knowledge with member practices and Aledade teams and engaging with external stakeholders across the spectrum of seniority and influence including state and federal legislators and state associations.

This role requires a deep situational awareness of the policy space as well as the ability to discern customer needs and collaborate across teams and audiences. It emphasizes a proactive approach to policy-related developments and solidification as the subject matter expert of policy in their assigned portfolio of states. This expertise is expected to be leveraged along with developed relationships to drive primary care sustainability efforts within the market portfolio.

This role requires approximately 10-20% travel to support markets in the southeast region (including Raleigh Montgomery Little Rock among others).

We are flexible with respect to geographic location and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from homeacross US time zones.

Primary Duties

Be the expert on policy knowledge at the market-level particularly for issues pertaining to primary care sustainability serving as an internal resource for market teams and beyond. Fully understand unique landscapes payer relations physician engagement (including leading regular virtual and potentially in-person events) stakeholder dynamics and more. Collaborate on inter-team projects including work with Partnerships Growth Clinical Communications etc.

Coordinate with external stakeholders (eg. state-level associations government agencies payers) to align shared priorities and collaboratively shape the primary care landscape and associated advocacy strategies for legislative change in each state.

Create and execute a suite of state-specific products on a regular basis including presentations advocacy campaigns co-developing webinars and associated written pieces shaping legislative workgroups and development etc. Expected to lead certain areas of expertise to inform the Policy Institutes stance and related outcomes.
Assist with broader team efforts that have both federal and state implications (eg. RHTP annual PFS fielding Flex requests).

Minimum Qualifications

5 years of relevant work experience is required; a Masters in a relevant field can serve as a substitute for some work experience.
Bachelors degree in public policy public health business or other relevant field is required.
Required to register as a lobbyist in one or more states within portfolio.
Some general knowledge of the legislative process at federal and state levels with keen interest and curiosity about primary care and/or value-based care.
Ability to travel to each of assigned five markets 1-2 times annually as well as 3-5 team-related events and conferences.

Preferred knowledge skills and/or abilities

Experience in VBC and/or primary care advocacy
Experience working within grassroots organizations and/or campaigns
Strong communication verbal and written
Strong team player attitude
Detail-oriented

Physical Requirements

Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.

$70000 - $85000 a year

Salary Range: $70000-$85000 base bonuses
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience.

Who We Are:

Aledade a public benefit corporation exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014 and since then weve become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients good for practices and good for society - and if youre eager to join a collaborative inclusive and remote-first culture - youve come to the right place.

What Does This Mean for You

At Aledade you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences interests backgrounds beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.

In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles

Health dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees dependents and domestic partners

Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)

Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays

12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents

Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service

Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program

401(k) with up to 4% match

Stock options

And much more!

At Aledade we dont just accept differences we celebrate them! We strive to attract develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit qualifications performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth) gender identity or expression religion physical or mental disability medical condition legally protected genetic information marital status veteran status or sexual orientation.

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Required Experience:

This role requires approximately 10-20% travel to support markets in the southeast region (including Raleigh Montgomery Little Rock among others).

We are flexible with respect to geographic location and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from homeacross US time zones.

Primary Duties

Be the expert on policy knowledge at the market-level particularly for issues pertaining to primary care sustainability serving as an internal resource for market teams and beyond. Fully understand unique landscapes payer relations physician engagement (including leading regular virtual and potentially in-person events) stakeholder dynamics and more. Collaborate on inter-team projects including work with Partnerships Growth Clinical Communications etc.

Coordinate with external stakeholders (eg. state-level associations government agencies payers) to align shared priorities and collaboratively shape the primary care landscape and associated advocacy strategies for legislative change in each state.

Create and execute a suite of state-specific products on a regular basis including presentations advocacy campaigns co-developing webinars and associated written pieces shaping legislative workgroups and development etc. Expected to lead certain areas of expertise to inform the Policy Institutes stance and related outcomes.
Assist with broader team efforts that have both federal and state implications (eg. RHTP annual PFS fielding Flex requests).

Minimum Qualifications

5 years of relevant work experience is required; a Masters in a relevant field can serve as a substitute for some work experience.
Bachelors degree in public policy public health business or other relevant field is required.
Required to register as a lobbyist in one or more states within portfolio.
Some general knowledge of the legislative process at federal and state levels with keen interest and curiosity about primary care and/or value-based care.
Ability to travel to each of assigned five markets 1-2 times annually as well as 3-5 team-related events and conferences.

Preferred knowledge skills and/or abilities

Experience in VBC and/or primary care advocacy
Experience working within grassroots organizations and/or campaigns
Strong communication verbal and written
Strong team player attitude
Detail-oriented

Physical Requirements

Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.

$70000 - $85000 a year

Salary Range: $70000-$85000 base bonuses
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience.

Who We Are:

What Does This Mean for You

In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles

Health dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees dependents and domestic partners

Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)

Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays

12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents

Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service

Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program

401(k) with up to 4% match

Stock options

And much more!

Required Experience:

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Policy Specialist

Durham, NC - USA

Job Summary

Primary Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred knowledge skills and/or abilities

Physical Requirements

Primary Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred knowledge skills and/or abilities

Physical Requirements

About Company

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