Government Affairs Associate at Oscar Health In Other

Government Affairs Associate
Oscar Health // health insurance

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Government Affairs Associate to join our Government Affairs team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform & a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselvesone that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

The Associate, Government Affairs, is a major contributor & owner of mission-critical workflows to communicate proposed & enacted legislation, regulations, bulletins, & other regulatory guidance to impacted teams. In assigned jurisdictions, the Associate, Government Affairs will track legislative & regulatory developments, draft summaries of high priority items, & communicate client-focused memoranda to Oscar's compliance team advising of business impact upon passage. The Associate, Government Affairs supports the Government Affairs Counsel in trade association relationships, cover relevant legislative & regulatory hearings & meetings as assigned, & supports the Government Affairs function by serving as an enterprise wide resource on public policy & legislative & regulatory trends.

You will report to the Government Affairs Counsel.

Work Location:

Oscar is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture & 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, & Washington is: $93,500 - $122,850 per year. The base pay for this role in all other locations is: $84,240 - $110,565 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program & annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

Be the subject matter expert on assigned state policy & legislative matters, while identifying & tracking newly proposed laws & regulations in assigned jurisdictions.
With support from Government Affairs Counsel, prepare concise, user-friendly summaries & analyses based on client needs of laws & regulations & assist with company implementation.
Present to internal audiences in appropriate forums on priority legislative & regulatory policy developments.
Partner with PRO Counsel, Government Affairs colleagues, & partners to break down & communicate legislative, regulatory & subregulatory developments.
Support sustainable processes which simplify our growing team's outputs while ensuring high quality deliverables.
Deliver multiple, simultaneous & diverse assignments while observing deadlines.
Support cross-training,, & knowledge development across Oscar.
Perform related tasks as assigned by Government Affairs Counsel
Compliance with all applicable laws & regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in legal studies, political science, public policy, public administration, public health or other relevant field, or a combination of education & experience.
3+ years of legal or regulatory experience, ideally in the health plan/managed care space.
2+ years experience working with state political & legislative processes.
2+ years experience in Westlaw, legislative tracking software, & Google Workspace.

Bonus Points

Familiarity with the Affordable Care Act & Healthcare.gov or other State Based Exchanges.
Experience with Oscar markets.
Experience working with attorneys & internal stakeholders.

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At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves & find both belonging & support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds & perspectives.

Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, & experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, & vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life & disability insurance, & paid wellness time & reimbursements.

Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicants disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.

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