Senior Policy Specialist

Senior Policy Specialist

You likely know us as an insurance company, but that's just a portion of what we do. Hundreds of thousands of North Dakotans trust us to provide them with personalized service and unmatched access to care. It's a mission we take seriously.

We also work with entities throughout the state to challenge the cost and complexity of health care in North Dakota. This uncompromising goal requires caring, innovative people who are ready and willing to help create a new level of health and well-being in North Dakota and beyond.

This position offers flexibility for remote, hybrid, or in-office work arrangements. However, candidates must reside within driving distance of Bismarck, ND, as onsite presence is required during the legislative session. We empower our employees to find a work style that is best for them.

This position is eligible for internal Blue Cross Blue Shield employees and external applications.

Pay Level : 023

FLSA Category : Exempt Salary

Individual pay will be based on skills, experience, qualifications, location, internal equity, and other relevant factors

Opportunities for continued salary growth through a performance-based merit program

The estimated starting salary for this position is $64,974.00 - $84,465.67

At BCBSND, we're committed to providing fair and equitable compensation. While the posted salary range reflects the full compensation range for this role, offers typically fall at or below the midpoint, and in alignment with internal equity and role expectations. Individual offers are based upon candidates' unique experience, education, and skillsets. The top of the range reflects the ceiling for this role and is only used for offers in exceptionally rare cases. We do not extend offers above the posted maximum.

The Senior Policy Specialist is responsible for providing support in the areas of issue tracking, stakeholder mapping, and material development as it relates to public affairs and government relations. This role assists in the administration and coordination of federal, state, and regulatory policy; stakeholder advocacy; and state and federal political action committee fundraising.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Creates content for a variety of communication materials such as website creation and maintenance, presentations, letters, agenda items, interoffice communications, reports, charts, and other materials, as requested.
• Conducts research and supports policy / legislation tracking as it relates to federal, state, and regulatory policy. Documents and organizes bills that may impact the organization.
• Prepares materials for providing legislative testimony to appropriate stakeholders and committees regarding the company's position.
• Assists in the administration of state political action committee, which includes but is not limited to : preparing and distributing educational materials, maintaining records and audits for funds, and coordinating events.
• Develops a fundraising and employee engagement plan for the political action committee.
• Participates in special projects and strategic planning activities. Performs research, collects data, and prepares information, as requested.
• Collaborates with internal subject matter experts in various departments to analyze the implications of policy and legislative proposals.
• Identifies, analyzes, and tracks legislative, regulatory, and other state government policy initiatives that may impact organizational operations.
• Discusses support of policy initiatives with federal and state agencies and elected officials.
• Completes research and provides recommendations with regard to pending legislation that may impact organizational operations. May coordinate with external lobbyists.
• Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Coaches and mentor's department staff and collaborates with leadership to support strategic goals within the team.

What you need to succeed :

Equivalent combination of education, experience or training determined to be acceptable by Human Resources may be substituted, unless regulated by contract or program standards.

Benefits :

Additional company perks :

Equal opportunity employment :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

For questions, please email careers@bcbsnd.com.

This job posting will be closed 11 / 03 / 25 at 8 : 00 a.m. (CT). No further applications will be considered.