Director, State Government Affairs

Summary

Join Oscar's Government Affairs team as Director, State Government Affairs! Collaborate in developing Oscar's state public policy agenda, managing the tactical implementation of state advocacy strategy, and communicating Oscar's policy positions to state government branches. You will partner with business teams to understand the state legislative and regulatory landscape and report to the Associate General Counsel. This role offers a blended work culture with remote options, depending on location. The base pay varies by state, and you'll be eligible for employee benefits, unlimited vacation, company equity grants, and annual performance bonuses. This position requires significant experience in healthcare policy and state government affairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or 10+ years experience in fast-paced public policy environments at the state level, with at least 4+ years experience managing a function critical to business growth
• 5+ years experience in healthcare policy
• 5+ years combined experience as state legislative staff on a committee with jurisdiction over health policy, an applicable executive agency or entity with jurisdiction over health policy (insurance or health dept. or Governor’s office) or as a lobbyist engaged with such entities
• 5+ years experience providing strategic counsel to senior policy executives and C-Suite members

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of priorities and legislative trends to inform Oscar’s policy agenda at the state level
• Work with state legislatures and executive officials on Oscar’s state policy strategy
• Establish Oscar as a credible, trusted expert with state legislators, executive officials, state trade associations and other relevant partners on state public policy issues
• With support staff, track all state policy proposals of significance to Oscar and ensure Oscar’s teams are informed of developments; Elicit policy feedback from business teams and deliver feedback to influence decision making
• Author in-depth analysis, comment letters and talking points on proposed legislation and regulations
• Be Oscar’s lead representative in state industry trade groups; Partner with industry associations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to build coalitions and alliances that amplify Oscar’s advocacy efforts
• Work and collaboratively within the Public Policy and Communications teams and with internal partners to create state policy positioning and advocacy materials
• Utilize an operational mindset, manage internal and external processes and stakeholders
• Manage third-party consultants, driving weekly agendas and tracking progress towards policy strategy
• Support Senior Director in Governor’s Associations, NAIC, and NCOIL work
• Manage team of state legislative analysts
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or legal degree
• Government service related to healthcare and/or health insurance
• Experience working with health insurance trade associations
• Existing relationships with important state legislators and executive officials
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry

Benefits

• Employee benefits
• Participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program
• Company equity grants
• Annual performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan participation
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid wellness time and reimbursements