Senior Policy Advisor

Full-Time

About SCAN

SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. SCAN Group is the sole corporate member of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 270,000 members in California, Arizona, and Nevada. SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent for more than 40 years and is known throughout the healthcare industry and nationally as a leading expert in senior healthcare. SCAN employees are a group of talented, passionate professionals who are committed to supporting older adults on their aging journey, while also innovating healthcare for seniors everywhere. Employees are provided in-depth training and access to state-of-the-art tools necessary to do their jobs, as well as development and growth opportunities. SCAN takes great pride in recognizing our team members as experts in their fields and rewarding them for their efforts. If you are interested in becoming part of an organization that is innovating senior healthcare visit www.thescangroup.org, www.scanhealthplan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

The job

Implement and support strategies to inform and influence SCAN Group and its affiliate policy priorities with key stakeholders, particularly at the state level.

You will

• Work with the PGA VP to establish government affairs strategy for states where SCAN has members (e.g., CA, AZ, NV, and TX).
• Act as lead PGA staff on Medicaid issues affecting older adults, including individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid benefits, and long-term services and supports.
• Collaborate with the SCAN Compliance team and other internal colleagues to analyze state regulatory and health care policy requirements and help determine implications for the plan.
• Analyze policies, regulations, and legislation affecting SCAN products and members; draft formal comments on proposed actions.
• Represent SCAN at state-based health plan associations, coalitions, industry, and other relevant policy meetings, e.g., CAHP, Medi-Cal/DHCS meetings.
• Build positive relationships with regulators/government agencies in states where SCAN has or seeks to establish a presence.
• Draft briefing papers, summaries, board reports, and other documents regarding state policy issues.
• Manage policy/advocacy efforts at the state level; track and report on potential new state healthcare laws and regulations; monitor key outputs/outcomes.
• Act as a liaison to the SCAN Group, related new businesses, and consultants in expansion states.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred, if applicable: Master’s Degree in Public Health, Law, Social Work, Business, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, or similar field is preferred.
• A comparable combination of education/experience and/or training will be considered equivalent to the education listed above.
• 8+ years of experience working on state/federal regulatory and legislative issues.
• Direct experience working with government agencies, legislative offices, and/or high-level policy officials is required.
• Experience and knowledge of health care systems, managed care, Medicare Advantage/Medicare, Medicaid, individuals who are dual eligible, and Long-term Services and Supports is preferred.
• Ability to analyze and distill state policy guidance into summaries.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts into clear messages.
• Confidence in speaking up at meetings and expressing SCAN’s position/policies.
• Ability to prioritize multiple and competing tasks, work independently, in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to travel to multiple states for work-related meetings.
• Must be mission driven.
• This position is located in Washington D.C.

What’s in it for you?

• Base salary range: $125,400 to $200,600 annually
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• A work-life balance
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

Covid-19 Vaccination Policy

To ensure a healthy and safe work environment, if you are selected for this position, your job offer with SCAN Health will be contingent upon being fully vaccinated and providing proof of your COVID-19 vaccine within 3 days after your start date. Generally, you are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving the last dose, as recommended by the manufacturer, of a vaccine that has been authorized by the FDA for use in the United States, including vaccinations that have been approved pursuant to an Emergency Use Authorization. If fully vaccinated outside of the United States, the vaccination must be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO). If you cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical reason or sincerely-held religious belief, you may request an accommodation to this requirement by contacting COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination here - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html

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