External Affairs Advisor

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⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

💵 $79.3k - $99.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

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Connect for Health Colorado

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2011

🏥 Healthcare

🛡️ Insurance

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare • Insurance • Healthcare Insurance

Connect for Health Colorado is the official health insurance marketplace for the state of Colorado, offering residents the opportunity to purchase private health insurance plans. The organization operates an open enrollment period from November 1 to January 15, allowing most Coloradans to sign up for health coverage for the following year. Connect for Health Colorado provides a platform to compare healthcare plans, estimate savings, and determine eligibility for financial assistance through Premium Tax Credits. It also offers resources for special enrollment groups, including young adults, Native Americans, and immigrant families, as well as options for small business owners. The marketplace aims to assist consumers in navigating their health insurance options and accessing necessary coverage with potential financial help to lower monthly premiums.

📋 Description

• Represent the organization externally at stakeholder meetings, coalitions, government meetings, and other forums on behalf of senior leadership • Facilitate local, county, state, and federal government and legislative relations programs in coordination with the CEO and Chief Policy and External Affairs Officer • Participate in and help lead development and implementation of the external relations strategy • Track legislative and political developments and help determine engagement strategies • Prepare leaders for meetings and coordinate organizational policy positions with Leadership and the Board • Prepare talking points, stakeholder profiles, meeting briefs, issue summaries, presentations, and recommendations for executives • Serve as staff lead and facilitator for the organization’s Board Advisory Group • Maintain existing relationships and establish new partnerships to advance strategic goals and policy priorities • Track partnership growth and impact • Inform strategic communications and public messaging using insights and needs from external stakeholders • Assist and advise the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and associated committees • Represent government relations in monthly internal leadership meetings • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to inform organizational strategic decision-making • Perform other related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Colorado resident • Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, public health, health policy, political science, social science, or a related field required • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience • Experience with stakeholder engagement • Thorough knowledge and understanding of key components of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and health insurance exchanges • Familiarity with Connect for Health Colorado’s stakeholder organizations • Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills (verbal and written) • Demonstrated experience and success in facilitation, collaboration, and coordination of key stakeholder discussions • Ability to think strategically and creatively while applying sound business judgment and quantitative analytics • Experience and comfort speaking in public and presenting to large groups • Ability to manage diverse internal and external stakeholder perspectives • Strong project management skills, including overseeing multiple complex projects with competing deadlines • Spanish-speaking candidates encouraged to apply • Ability to work some non-traditional hours, weekends, and evening events • Background check may be required as a condition of employment

🏖️ Benefits

• 403(b) plan • Paid time off • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • Life insurance • Flexible work schedule • Remote work arrangement • Competitive benefits package with various offerings to tailor coverage to individual needs