Regional Legislative Advocate

6 days ago


Texas City, Texas, United States Delta Dental Plans Association Full time
Job Description

The Regional Legislative Policy Advocate is a key role within Delta Dental Plans Association, responsible for establishing and maintaining the company's influence and advocacy with state legislatures and regulators. This individual will build relationships with key stakeholders, including dental associations, industry groups, and state and local business associations, to advance Delta Dental's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and track health insurance legislative activity on a wide range of topics, identifying opportunities or requirements for advocacy in the company's interest.
  • Create and execute a plan to increase Delta Dental's presence with key stakeholders through in-person legislative and regulatory visits, fundraiser attendance, dental association-sponsored events, and events with local chambers of commerce.
  • Translate the enterprise-wide government affairs strategy into a targeted strategy for the assigned region, leading its execution, including creating state-by-state plans to advance enterprise interests and support regional sales objectives.
  • Coordinate advocacy, research, and other similar efforts with the support of in-state lobbyists as necessary, including development of the scope of research, assistance in drafting lobbying plans at the local and state level, and managing outreach to educate and advocate for policies that support enterprise strategic initiatives.
  • Provide oversight to legislative and political lobbyists, making recommendations to the Manager regarding their performance and assignments.
  • Coordinate and participate in grassroots activities, such as industry conference calls, in-person meetings, letter-writing campaigns, and appearances before legislative/regulatory bodies to offer testimony.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with divisional colleagues and other business partners to support enterprise objectives and resolve issues, including advising the business on specific queries and emerging policy trends, providing thought leadership, supporting broker education, and gaining expertise in various areas to support business needs.
  • Establish, maintain, and nurture good working relationships with legislators, regulators, and other policymakers at the state and federal level to facilitate the business interests and foundation activities of the enterprise.
  • Represent the enterprise and support trade associations (DDPA/NADP/AHIP) at policy conferences and events as needed.
  • Accept special projects upon request to support the team's ability to provide insight and thought leadership on an assortment of topics.
Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree required.
  • A minimum of 4 years of related experience in legal affairs, government affairs, public policy, or similar; direct experience in policy and/or advocacy work highly preferred.
  • Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with lobbyists preferred.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate business processes and recommend effective solutions.
  • Legal research and analysis skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of the legislative process.
  • Organization and time management skills, including the ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Computer skills, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Westlaw, FiscalNote, etc.
  • Knowledge of and ability to execute process and data-driven structured analysis techniques.
  • Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at all corporate and political levels.
  • General understanding of healthcare and insurance operations.
Licenses

• Certified Paralegal Preferred

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at Delta Dental may vary based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications, and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. Pay Grade 21. $80,500 - $174,300

About Us

Behind the smile, we are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

  • Competitive base and incentive pay
  • 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
  • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
  • Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
  • Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
  • Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
  • Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
  • Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
  • Employee discount program

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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About the Team

At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building equitable programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections, and improve the lives of our employees and their families.

We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence, and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.

Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us.

Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.

Delta Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender or identity expression, age, disability, marital status, medical status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), or other U.S. territories at this time.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

*Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York

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