Job description
Hi, we’re Oscar. We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Public Affairs to join our Government Affairs team.
Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.
About the role
The Senior Manager, Public Affairs is a major contributor and owner of mission-critical workflows to communicate Oscar’s policy positions to external partners and regulators and to educate internal Oscar partners on policy trends. You will communicate critical policy information to the relevant partners within Oscar. They solicit feedback and compile information from multiple Oscar teams to respond to regulator requests for information. You will coordinate policy working groups to agree on Oscar’s policy positions, understand the possible effects of new policies, and ensure appropriate escalation of latest issues to leadership. You will partner with the Communications team to facilitate external partner engagement. You will implement and maintain systems for tracking and maintaining records of all interactions between Oscar teams (Gov Affairs, Regulatory, Finance and Compliance) and with state and federal regulators. You will work with the Finance, Legal & Compliance teams to ensure appropriate tracking of lobbying expenses and compliance in Oscar-sponsored events.
You will report to the EVP, Public Affairs.
Work Location:
Oscar is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture and our mission.
If you live within commutable distance to our New York City office (in Hudson Square), our Tempe office (off the 101 at University Dr), or our Los Angeles office (in Marina Del Rey), you will be expected to come into the office at least two days each week. Otherwise, this is a remote / work-from-home role.
You must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Note, this list of states is subject to change. #LI-Remote
Pay Transparency:
The base pay for this role in the states of California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Washington is: $144,000 - $189,000 per year. The base pay for this role in all other locations is: $129,600 - $170,100 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.
Responsibilities
- Support the Directors of Policy and Government Affairs in communicating new developments within Oscar and escalating important issues
- Collaborate with the Communications team to coordinate policy positioning in Oscar’s external events and align coalitions and partners to amplify Oscar’s messaging.
- At the direction of the Director of Policy, manage contracted resources, such as public affairs firms or consultants, to work on Oscar’s public affairs strategy.
- Establish operating model for bi-directional policy communications - communicating policy developments throughout Oscar and soliciting feedback from Oscar partners to inform policy positioning and advocacy.
- Partner with the Corporate Strategy team to ensure policy trends and relevant information to inform Oscar’s strategy development. Help develop important metrics to align Public Affairs goals to Oscar’s strategy.
- Coordinate and draft responses to government requests for information.
- Coordinate Oscar’s presence and execution at key external meetings (e.g. National Association of Insurance Commissioners, National Governors Association, or fly in events).
- Establish procedures to ensure compliance of lobbying and advocacy events.
- Establish and maintain systems for tracking communications with regulators, lobbying expenses, and tracking of necessary department metrics.
- Prepare materials for the Operating Committee, Management Committee, and Board on developments in policy and public affairs.
- Coordinate department meetings to ensure agreement and execution on key priorities.
- Support sustainable processes which simplify our growing team’s outputs while ensuring high quality deliverables.
- Deliver multiple, simultaneous and diverse assignments while observing deadlines and.
- Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, political science, public policy, public administration, public health or other relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 6+ years of experience in the healthcare industry.
Bonus Points
- 4+ years experience with public affairs, public policy or government relations.
- Experience working in health insurance or a healthcare technology field.
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Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.
Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team ([email protected]) to make the need for an accommodation known.
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