Health Policy Manager

Anticipated End Date: 2026-09-21

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Health Policy Manager

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Health Policy Manager is responsible for supporting efforts to monitor, research, analyze, and evaluate the impact of proposed state and federal legislation and regulations.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Monitors emerging public policy and healthcare issues, as well as, relevant legislative and regulatory developments, to assess potential implications and identify areas that may require Public Affairs engagement.
• Researches and analyzes complex healthcare and policy issues, working with subject matter experts and business partners to understand key considerations and inform recommendations.
• Evaluates complex or emerging issues that may not have a clear policy answer or established organizational position, helping inform decisions about whether and how Public Affairs should engage.
• Supports issues management efforts by bringing together relevant perspectives across Public Affairs, the business, and subject matter experts to identify potential risks and opportunities and contribute to coordinated responses.
• Represents Public Affairs, as appropriate, in internal discussions, meetings, and calls with business partners and subject matter experts, bringing relevant policy and issues management perspectives to the discussion.
• Develops clear, concise, and well-reasoned briefing materials, talking points, recommendations, advocacy materials, and other communications to support decision-making and engagement on priority issues.
• Partners across Public Affairs, including State and Federal Government Affairs, to support coordinated analysis, engagement, and response on issues affecting the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS in health policy development; minimum of 5 years of experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Experience in health policy, public affairs, issues management, government affairs, regulatory affairs, health care, or a related field.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, well-structured materials and adapt writing to established organizational voice, style, and standards.
• Working knowledge of the health care environment and key health care issues, including areas such as patient safety and quality, with the ability to quickly develop knowledge of new and evolving subject areas.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment, including the ability to work through ambiguity and incomplete information, identify relevant considerations, assess potential implications, and develop thoughtful recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively with business partners and subject matter experts, synthesize differing perspectives, and communicate complex issues clearly in cross-functional settings.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, manage competing priorities, navigate input from multiple leaders and partners, and maintain strong follow-through as issues evolve.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $98,400 to $169,740

Locations: District of Columbia (Washington, DC); Virginia

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws .

*The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, paid time off, stock, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration .

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