VP, Federal Government Affairs

At WelbeHealth, we serve our communities’ most vulnerable seniors through shared intention, pioneering spirit, and the courage to love. These core values and our participant-focus lead the way no matter what.

The VP, Federal Government Affairs is accountable for developing and implementing bold federal advocacy strategies by directing contracted lobbyists and other consultants to advance the WelbeHealth PACE mission. The strategies will include cultivating effective relationships with regulators, elected officials, member associations, and other relevant key stakeholders. In addition, this role will proactively influence, initiate, monitor, and track policy changes relevant to WelbeHealth.

This role is different because the VP, Federal Government Affairs at WelbeHealth:

• Directly shapes the future of the PACE model at the federal level, partnering with CMS and policymakers to influence regulations that determine how care is delivered to our most vulnerable seniors, rather than advocating from the sidelines
• Owns strategy and execution - driving federal advocacy, guiding lobbyists, accelerating PACE approvals, and translating policy into real operational outcomes as WelbeHealth expands into new markets

We care about our team Members. That’s why we offer:

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
• 401K savings + match
• Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
• And additional benefits!

On the day-to-day, you will:

• Develop and implement an effective federal engagement strategy that results in outstanding relationships with regulators and elected officials
• Direct government affairs advocacy efforts to facilitate timely approvals of PACE applications, resolve regulatory issues for operating PACE programs, and influence policy changes that support the WelbeHealth mission
• Establish a proactive strategy to maintain a high level of situational awareness on policy matters, identifying risks and opportunities for WelbeHealth
• Maintain positive relationships with key external stakeholders including trade associations, other healthcare entities, PACE organizations, workgroups, advocacy groups, relevant consumer groups, etc.
• Identify, manage, and effectively leverage WelbeHealth lobbyists, consultants, or other resources to achieve WelbeHealth’s advocacy goals
• Effectively track, synthesize, and communicate relevant government policy changes (laws, regulations, guidance) impacting WelbeHealth
• Represent and engage effectively on behalf of WelbeHealth in relevant associations, inclusive of board and board committee memberships, as well as collaborate with cross-functional departments such as Growth, Strategy, Business Development, Compliance, Marketing, Community Partnerships, Health Plan Operations, and Program Operations

Job requirements include:

• Master’s degree in public policy or relevant field; professional experience may be substituted
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience engaging with federal regulators or elected officials required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a leader in healthcare, eldercare, or human services policy required
• Direct experience with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services required; recent CMS experience highly preferred
• Located in Washington, DC highly preferred; alternatively, ability to travel to Washington D.C. on frequent, as-needed basis is required
• Ability to travel to WelbeHealth markets and other travel as needed
• Persuasion and rhetorical skills needed to successfully influence elected officials and regulators
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including presenting information in a concise manner and effectively facilitating discussions

We are seeking a VP, Federal Government Affairs that has a track record in progressive leadership in healthcare, eldercare, or human services policy, with direct experience with Medicaid Services. If you’re ready to join a holistic care team that values both its participants and providers, we’d love to hear from you