Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

The Director, Government Affairs serves as a dedicated representative based in Washington, D.C., representing Alignment Health Plan on all matters related to Medicare Advantage (MA). This position is responsible for strategically moving forward the organizations federal public policy goals, building and maintaining relationships with members of Congress, their staff, federal agencies (particularly CMS), and industry coalitions. The role includes legislative analysis, strategy development, and advocacy execution.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary D.C.-based representative for Alignment Health Plan with Congress, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders.
Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory activity impacting Medicare Advantage, dual-eligible populations, Star Ratings, payment methodologies, and risk adjustment.
Develop and implement lobbying strategies to advance policy priorities aligned with the plan’s growth, operational, and clinical goals.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key congressional committees on both sides of the aisle including Senate Finance, House Ways & Means and House Energy & Commerce Committees, as well as agency officials, and coalition partners.
Internal Coordination with policy, legal, and executive leadership to provide strategic advice and real-time intelligence.
External Coordination with contract lobbyist, trade associations and relevant coalitions.
Draft position papers, official congressional and administrative responses, talking points, policy summaries, and reports regarding relevant congressional briefings.
Coordinate and prepare internal staff and executives for policymaker facing interactions both in and outside of Washington.
Represent the plan in industry associations, coalitions, and working groups relevant to Medicare Advantage.
Support the plan’s compliance with federal lobbying disclosure and reporting requirements.

Job Requirements:

Experience:

Required: Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Medicare and/or Medicare Advantage health policy focused government affairs and legislative/regulatory advocacy strategy.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, health/public administration, or related field.

Preferred: Advanced degree.

Skills & Competencies:

Required:

Strong understanding of Medicare Advantage policy and regulatory structure, including CMS operations.
Ability to clearly and concisely develop advocacy strategy and project manage its implementation.
Comfort making strategic recommendations to executives.
Established relationships with Congressional health committees, CMS, and/or key health policy opinion makers.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate independently and represent the organization with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

Essential Physical Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range: $126,422.00 - $189,634.00

Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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