In-House Lobbyist, Health Policy & Government

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

Location: Michigan
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 we're building an ecosystem that requires serious influence, alignment, and advocacy. We're 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 network's goals.
• Board & Committee Representation: Represent Nuwell Management Network before policy boards, legislative subcommittees, and advisory councils to ensure our network's 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