Policy analyst Jobs in Kansas City, KS

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose : Oversee the research of policy issues and communicate the company's policy positions to management and outside interests. Provide detailed analysis of legislative issues impacting the company. Serve as one of the primary point-of-contacts with government personnel and agencies.

• Develop state legislative public policies concerning state insurance, Managed Care Organization and Medicare and Medicaid regulations through the initiatives of state legislators and staff
• Develop and maintain relationships with key state legislative policymakers and other key government agency officials to enhance the health plan’s role as a partner with the state and to assist in shaping public policy initiatives
• Identify, evaluate and analyze the impact of state legislative and regulatory issues for state health plans and the corporation
• Represent the health plan at legislative and agency meetings in an in-session and post-session capacity
• Facilitate lobby management and other political activities
• Provide policy expertise on the insurance industry, managed care, Medicare and Medicaid program
• Monitor legislative activities, regulatory activities, as well as print and media broadcast and develop the company’s position

Education / Experience : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Health Policy, Public Policy, or related field. 6+ years of combined public policy, lobbying experience. Previous experience with state legislature, health care trade associations including America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and federal and state Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations.Pay Range : $113,800.00 - $210,500.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including : competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act