POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title:Policy Project Manager, Health

Department:Public Policy

Reports to:Director, Public Policy (State) Outreach

Direct report(s):N/A

OVERVIEW

A member of the Public Policy department of the Academy, the Policy Project Manager (PPM), Health, is the primary staff liaison supporting the work of the Health Practice Council (HPC). The HPC leads actuarial public policy work and focuses on issues related to commercial, employer, and public health insurance, as well as risk-based capital, long-term care, and the accessibility and affordability of health insurance. Working collaboratively with the Practice Council Vice President and the Senior Health Fellow, the PPM is the primary point of contact for the HPC volunteers and external stakeholders. The role incorporates project management, effective communication skills and strong relationship development acumen, requiring the ability to multi-task effectively and manage multiple projects with competing timelines and priority levels by exercising professional judgement and following established organizational and departmental processes.

The PPM will identify, maintain, and grow relationships with volunteers and key external stakeholders. Working with the Senior Director, the Director of Public Policy (State) Outreach, and other staff leadership, the PPM develops and monitors the HPC’s budget, influences the communication and distribution of work products, and manages governance practices related to volunteer tenure and succession planning. On an annual basis, the PPM collaborates with department leadership, as well as the HPC Vice President and committee leadership, in strategic planning, department and HPC policy prioritization, and the evaluation of proposed projects and external events (i.e., Hill Visits, Policy Summit, webinars).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Project Management

Working collaboratively with the HPC and related committees, supports the identification of opportunities and the development of public policy work products (comment letters, issue briefs, monographs, practice notes, presentation materials, etc.) in support of the Academy’s mission. Leveraging effective planning and communication skills coupled with project management tools (Asana), responsible for creating, tracking, reporting, and finalizing work products for the HPC. Using Academy supported technology, captures and identifies opportunities to improve processes, develops department best practices, and drafts and documents department processes and internal standards of practice (SOPs) with department leadership.As staff support for the HPC, in consultation with the Vice President and other leadership, responsible for agenda development, maintaining accurate records of meetings and work products, periodic facilitation of meeting discussions, managing the HPC budget, and governance compliance. This also includes governance functions related to volunteer tenure, volunteer recruitment, volunteer on-boarding, and succession planning.Working with other internal staff, manages and supports the successful development and delivery of virtual and in-person events, including regular HPC and committee meetings, annual hill visits, federal agency meetings, periodic stakeholder roundtables and symposia, and webinars.Develops reports and briefing materials for use at Board meetings, other internal meetings, publications, and external presentations. This includes monthly reports, quarterly cycle reports, and other materials as directed by senior leadership.

Collaborative Communication

Working with internal staff, schedules, and organizes Health-related external events (such as webinars, summits, and symposia), highlighting Academy work.In consultation with the Vice President and other Academy leadership, identify, develop, and promote panels and other external speaking events that spotlight the work and policy positions of the Practice Council, with an emphasis on the NAIC national meetings and other regulatory or legislative conferences.Serves as a point of contact on the Academy’s Health public policy issues for external stakeholders. Develop and maintain external relationships in support of the Academy’s role in the Health space.To support ongoing engagement with key external stakeholders and other interested parties, identifies and regularly maintains contact records with public policy decision-makers to increase awareness of the Academy’s role as a source of independent analysis and actuarial expertise.

Issue Awareness

Proactively monitors, identifies, and shares public policy issues and related activity with department and HPC, to help stimulate discussion and propose future engagement through work product development, presentations, or other outreach.Collaborates with the Senior Health Fellow and Director, Public Policy (State) Outreach, to support the HPC, identify key external opportunities to spotlight the work of the HPC and its membership, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to enhance and support the Academy’s public policy mission.Collaborates with department colleagues and other Academy staff to develop content that highlights key policy issues related to Health insurance and the broader marketplace. Content includes blog posts, newsletter and magazine content, podcasts, webinars, and external presentations.Monitors and reports upon legislative and regulatory proposals and exposures within the Health policy landscape to the HPC and department colleagues, facilitating any relevant responses and comments.

Other duties as assigned.

Travel: Less than 5%

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Effective time management, project management and organizational skills required.Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a busy environment. Collaborative work ethic. Overall resourcefulness and ability to take initiative.Experience in successful relationship building and understanding of stakeholder relationship development.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an understanding of writing for an audience. Interest in public speaking and writing for internal communications a plus.Working knowledge of state and federal legislative and regulatory processes, political landscape, and insurance environment is helpful.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

College degree and a minimum of four years of professional experience. Project management experience strongly preferred, with experience using Asana a plus. Previous experience in an association, trade, or legislative/regulatory environment is helpful. Interest in Health policy issues, public policy, or insurance more broadly is helpful to grow and develop in this role.

FLSA Classification: Exempt.