Director, State Government Affairs

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Director, State Government 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 Director, Government Affairs collaborates in the development of Oscar’s state public policy agenda.  With an understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes, you will manage tactical implementation of state advocacy strategy by communicating Oscar's policy opinions and positions throughout the Executive and Legislative branches of state government. You will serve as an important partner to our business teams in understanding the state legislative and regulatory landscape.

You will report to the Associate, General Counsel.

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: $174,400 - $228,900 per year. The base pay for this role in all other locations is: $156,960 - $206,010 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program, company equity grants and annual performance bonuses.

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Bonus Points

• 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.