Executive Director, Public Affairs and Administration
Executive Director, Public Affairs and Administration
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
District of Columbia, United States
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Strategic leader of Beltway public affairs initiatives, directing the planning and implementation of a diverse portfolio of efforts to drive federal policy solutions that support Blue business objectives. Sets and executes strategic plans and manages consultant teams to implement and succeed. Directs BCBSA campaign programs, from opportunities, targeting and action plans to managing consultants, budgets and progress reporting. Directs campaign educational material, including messaging, advertising, op/eds, emails and sign-on letters to Members of Congress. Builds and maintains external relationships with influential leaders, external coalitions and allies. Works closely with Policy & Advocacy leadership to surface opportunities, make strategic recommendations, and implement action plans. Close collaboration with policy, lobbyists and state affairs to drive advocacy goals. Integration with communications to drive and align Beltway advertising, media engagement, creative development with coalition, grassroots and grasstops programs. Collaborates with Chicago business, intelligence and strategic teams on relevant projects and priorities. Engages with BCBSA members on public affairs plans, progress and execution.
Serves as Policy & Advocacy liaison with internal partners to drive and coordinate team actions in support of corporate/team goals. Facilitates CEO/Board committee agenda planning and materials development in a highly collaborative environment, coordinating with business owners and cross-functional contributors. Manages cross-department alignment and joint performance metrics. Examples include goal setting, project management and progress reporting with national partnerships, clinical affairs, brand strength and marketing, communications, and Board governance. Supports SVP of Policy & Advocacy as thought partner, providing insights and recommendations around urgent and evolving issues, optimal organizational structure, staffing, and team performance. Works closely with finance, procurement and Policy & Advocacy leadership to manage budgets, contracts and reporting.
Supervises the development and deployment of impactful communications resources for external audiences, including web content, blog posts, message guides, patient and plan stories, letters, and newsletters. Closely partners on public opinion/messaging surveys, consumer research, and all aspects of Beltway advertising. Partners with Policy & Advocacy teams to monitor real-time political and policy developments.
Education
- Bachelor's degreed required in political science, business, communications, marketing, or related field. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 16 years experience required.
- Masters Degree, Preferred
- At least 12 years of work experience in politics, campaigns, coalitions, business, organizational leadership. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 16 years experience required.
- Collaborative team player an absolute must
- Political and/or campaign experience preferred
- Strong writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal skills essential
- Understanding of leading health policy/regulatory issues
- Strong experience in project and program management, including goal setting, strategic planning, implementation and tracking
- Ability to effectively manage team members and multiple projects
- Yes
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Seniority level
Executive -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing -
Industries
Insurance
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