Director Government Affairs WellCare - Greater Los Angeles Area

Director Government Affairs WellCare - Greater Los Angeles Area To Apply: https://www.wellcare.com/careers/default Job DescriptionThe Government Affairs Director provides policy direction and coordinates efforts of pertinent operating units in matters involving state and federal governments. This Director ensures the provision of service to the proper administration of Medicare and Medicaid contracts, and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships with federal and state officials. Essential Functions: • Oversees and manages policy development • Researches, monitors, and analyzes federal and state legislation and planning activities related to government funded initiatives and CMS regulatory changes • Reviews and monitors proposed and enacted Federal legislation impacting the managed care industry and develops business plans accordingly • Identifies, analyzes and makes recommendation regarding key legislative issues • Manages and directs activity of federal and state government affairs • Works closely with CMS, state legislative leaders and any other government leaders to build coalitions to effect change that will have a positive impact on the managed care market • Assists and leads, where appropriate, with issues involving state and federal government relationships, including dealing with regulators to establish and continue effective working relationships • Manages and develops direct reports who include other management or supervisory personnel and/or exempt individual contributors • Plans, conducts and directs work on complex projects/programs necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches • Sets operational priorities and manages resources to operational goals and budgets • Develops strategies and ensures maximum efficiencies in the utilization of human and financial resources • With approval of Senior VP or VP, establishes budget and monitors for adherence • Ensures corporate initiatives are implemented to achieve optimum results • Advises management in long-range planning for areas of specialization • Provides technical direction to functional managers, other directors and management • Recommends changes in area(s) policy and procedure • Keeps current on local, regional and national affairs, policies, and legislation affecting health care and specifically, the managed care plan • Advises, develops, coordinates and directs internal policies as they relate to external affairs • Organizes, directs and ensures the compliance of all plan managed care programs with multiple State and Regulatory bodies Desired Skills & ExperienceEducation and Experience:•Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field with a Master’s Degree in public policy, public health, political science, health administration or related field •10 plus years combined experience in planning, development, health policy, legislative affairs, health care consulting or managed health care, and a proven track record of leadership experience in the health care industry •10 plus years progressively responsible managerial experience Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required: •In-depth knowledge of government programs and the managed care industry and proven experience leading and managing government programs through teamwork, collaboration and open communication •Demonstrated leadership, people management and facilitative skills •Extensive experience working with key government groups, and the ability to identify and build relationships with key leaders within government health agencies and senior staff on committees that effect healthcare legislation •Ability to retain confidentiality regarding privileged company information Computer Skills:•Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook •Knowledge of and/or ability to utilize COGNOS for budgetary decisions or review Company Description About WellCare: WellCare Health Plans, Inc. provides managed care services targeted to government-sponsored health care programs, focusing on Medicaid and Medicare. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare offers a variety of health plans for families, children, and the aged, blind and disabled, as well as prescription drug plans. The company serves approximately 2.7 million members nationwide as of Dec. 31, 2012. The company employs more than 4,500 nationwide. For more information about WellCare, please visit the company's website at www.wellcare.com. A Fortune 500 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: WCG). EOE: All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age forty (40) and over, disability, veteran status, or national origin