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Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Director, Federal Government Affairs to join our Government Affairs team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family. About the role The Director, Government Affairs collaborates in the development of Oscar’s federal public policy agenda. With an understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes, you will manage tactical implementation of federal advocacy strategy by communicating Oscar's policy opinions and positions throughout the Executive and Legislative branches of federal government. You will serve as an important partner to our business teams in understanding the federal legislative and regulatory landscape. You should reside in a commutable distance to DC for frequent meetings with congressional staff and other federal stakeholders. You will report to the Associate, General Counsel. Work Location: Oscar is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture and our mission. You must reside in one of the following states: Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role in all other locations is: $156,960 - $206,010 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program, company equity grants and annual performance bonuses. Responsibilities Develop an understanding of our priorities and federal legislative trends to inform Oscar’s policy agenda at the federal level. Work with Congress and executive officials on Oscar’s federal policy strategy. Establish Oscar as a credible, trusted expert with Congress and executive officials on relevant federal policy issues. Partner with industry associations, advocacy groups, and other partners to build coalitions and alliances that amplify Oscar’s federal advocacy efforts. With support staff, track all federal policy proposals of significance to Oscar and ensure Oscar’s teams are informed of developments; Elicit policy feedback from business teams and deliver feedback to influence decisionmaking. Author in-depth analysis, comment letters and talking points on proposed legislation and regulations. Work collaboratively within the Public Policy and Communications teams and with internal partners to create federal policy positioning and advocacy materials. Use an operational mindset, manage internal and external processes and partners. Manage third-party consultants, driving weekly agendas and tracking progress towards federal advocacy strategy. Manage federal government affairs analyst. Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or 10+ years experience in fast-paced public policy environments at the federal level, with at least 4+ years experience managing a function critical to business growth. 5+ years experience in healthcare policy. 5+ years combined experience as Congressional staff on a committee with jurisdiction over health policy, an applicable executive agency or entity with jurisdiction over health policy (HHS, OMB or the White House) or as a lobbyist engaged with such entities. 5+ years experience providing strategic counsel to senior policy executives and C-Suite members. Bonus Points Master's or legal degree. Government service related to healthcare and/or health insurance. Relationships with important federal administration officials. Knowledge of the healthcare industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oscar Health

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