Senior Manager, Public Policy & Government Affairs

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Sidecar HealthHealth insurance
It’s a remote position, but you must be based in the Washington, DC metro areaFull-TimeManager
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Experience
6+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative work

Requirements

  • Have 6+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative work.
  • Bring working knowledge of health insurance or health policy; familiarity with state insurance regulation is a plus.
  • Be able to read and interpret legislative and regulatory text and analyze complex policy proposals.
  • Form a clear, defensible point of view on policy proposals.
  • Have experience writing briefing memos, comment letters, talking points, and policy one-pagers for executive audiences.
  • Be comfortable operating independently in a lean, fast-moving environment and representing the company externally.
  • Be fluent with AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT.
  • Have a bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree in public policy, law, or a related field is a plus.
  • Be based in the Washington, DC metro area and available for regular in-person meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute federal and state government affairs strategies aligned with company priorities.
  • Build relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and federal agencies.
  • Monitor and assess legislation, regulation, political developments, and policy proposals affecting health insurance.
  • Translate policy developments into business implications, options, recommendations, and action plans for leadership and cross-functional partners.
  • Lead development of policy positions, advocacy materials, executive briefings, hearing and meeting preparation, written comments, and stakeholder engagement plans.
  • Represent Sidecar Health in trade associations, coalitions, and stakeholder forums.
  • Identify opportunities to partner with coalitions on shared priorities.
  • Use AI tools to accelerate legislative tracking, research, and first drafts.
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