Government Affairs Director jobs in Riverside, CA

Overview

What you can expect! 

Find joy in serving others with IEHP! We welcome you to join us in “healing and inspiring the human spirit” and to pivot from a “job” opportunity to an authentic experience!

Under the direction of the Director of Government Affairs, the Government Affairs Manager is responsible to manage and oversee the execution of the government affairs role for Medi-Cal, Medicare and Covered California and any subsequent lines of business. The Government Affairs Manager plays a key role in crafting and shaping federal and state legislative and regulatory policy issues for the benefit of IEHP. The Government Affairs Manager has an active and visible leadership role with the state and federal advocacy associations and legislative offices. 

Under the direction of the Director of Government Affairs, the Government Affairs Manager serves as a lead liaison for IEHP with state and federal trade associations and legislative staff, and positions IEHP as a key influencer, maintaining relationships with advocacy groups and legislative staff. This position works collaboratively with other departments within the Plan acting as a resource to provide analysis and interpretation of draft state and federal legislative and regulatory guidance, and work with Business Units to ensure advocacy issues are presented accurately and in a compelling manner. 

Additionally, the Manager of Government Affairs works closely with the managers in the Compliance Department to ensure seamless services to Business Units and effective advocacy, as well as with other Managers within the Plan to ensure alignment, understanding and follow through of priorities. 

Additional Benefits

Perks

IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members; we also aim to match our Team Members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more.

• CalPERS retirement
• 457(b) option with a contribution match
• Generous paid time off- vacation, holidays, sick
• State of the art fitness center on-site
• Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
• Paid life insurance for employees with additional options
• Short-term, and long-term disability options
• Pet care insurance
• Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
• Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Career advancement opportunities and professional development
• Competitive salary with annual merit increase
• Team bonus opportunities

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Five (5) years with managed care health plan or other relevant industry experience specific to government affairs legislative and regulatory advocacy
• Direct experience interacting with legislative staff and state and federal trade associations
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required

Key Qualifications

• Strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of analytical ability
• Strong organizational skills
• Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to: Word; Excel; Power Point; Outlook

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