Strategic Advocacy Manager

• Supports collaboration with federal and state government relations and business unit leaders to proactively identify public policy and business unit priorities in need of strategic advocacy supports.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of strategies that leverage best practices and cutting-edge capabilities to continuously enhance strategic advocacy function.
• Develops concise, precise and compelling communications to motivate key stakeholders, directly and via aligned third parties, to contact local, state, and federal elected officials and regulators (and other entities) on public policies that align with the company's core business priorities and other strategic business needs.
• Supports the management and development of content for multiple communication platforms (e.g., websites, newsletters, social media, etc.).
• Assists with coordinating consultants and vendors for multiple grassroots and grasstops platforms, including budget management.
• Assists in securing and executing earned and paid media through consultants and aligned third-parties support advocacy efforts.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of data-driven tracking of strategic advocacy programs, including key performance indicators.

• Strong writing skills.
• Congressional or Administration experience preferred.
• Media relations background preferred.
• Policy background preferred.
• Advocacy or lobbying experience preferred.
• Health insurance Industry knowledge preferred.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

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 may contact View email address on us.fitly.work for assistance. 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