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Public Policy Manager
Avera —Des Moines, IA
- $70,720 - $106,600 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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- 5 years
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Program Management Director
Stanley Consultants —Des Moines, IA
- $207,100 - $284,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 18 years or older
- Engineering
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Program Manager - ICF-ID
BALANCE AUTISM —Altoona, IA
- $45,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Loan repayment program
- Disability insurance
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Regional Lead - Government & Industry Affairs
VGW —Des Moines, IA
- $160,000 - $210,000 a year
- Remote
- 7 years
- Senior level
- Opportunities for advancement
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Director of Wellness & Nutrition Policy
Drake University —Des Moines, IA
- Online Application
- Management
- 5 years
- Master's degree
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Program Director - Men's Center
Adult & Teen Challenge —Colfax, IA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- 5 years
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Program Director
Kingdom Living Iowa —Des Moines, IA
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- HIPAA
- Office
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Public Policy Manager

Avera -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,720 - $106,600 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

Healthcare advocacy
Legislative regulatory analysis
Bachelor's degree
Community relationship building
Public affairs policy advocacy
Policy briefs
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Location:

Avera Health

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$70,720.00 - $106,600.00

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

The Public Policy Manager provides strategic oversight and guides the policy and advocacy strategy to advance the mission of Avera. This role monitors, analyzes, and responds to state and federal legislation, regulations, and emerging trends that impact healthcare access, affordability, and quality. The manager builds strong relationships with policymakers, government agencies, industry associations, and community partners to shape public policy priorities. They develop policy briefs, position statements, and educational materials to inform leadership, staff, and external stakeholders, ensuring the organization's voice is represented in the broader healthcare policy landscape. The Public Policy Manager serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, aligning advocacy efforts with organizational goals that improve health outcomes for the communities we serve.

What you will do

Represent the organization to federal, state, and local elected officials, agency leaders, and regulatory bodies on key healthcare issues.
Monitor, track, and evaluate legislative and regulatory proposals that affect healthcare delivery, reimbursement, patient safety, and community health initiatives. Develop and coordinate responses and effectively manage a high volume of information. Apply knowledge of the political process to prioritize issues.
Provide regular policy updates, reports, and presentations for leadership board meetings and develop training and written materials that may be used to educate stakeholders and internal groups.
Collaborate with senior leadership and clinical experts to prioritize advocacy efforts that align with the organization’s mission and community health needs.
Manage key contacts and maintain a stakeholder database to support advocacy outreach and relationship-building.
Represent the organization at policy forums, conferences, and public hearings, ensuring the healthcare perspective is clearly communicated.
Respond timely and accurately to requests for information from industry-related interest groups.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Bachelor's in Public Policy, Political Science, Health Care Administration, Public Health, or related field.
4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in public policy, government affairs, or advocacy, with at least 2 years in healthcare or nonprofit sectors
Demonstrated experience analyzing legislation and regulations, preparing policy briefs, and advising leadership on advocacy strategies.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Master's in Public Policy, Public Health, Health Care Administration, or a related discipline.
Experience working in a nonprofit healthcare organization, trade association, or governmental health agency
Established relationships with policymakers, regulatory agencies, or healthcare advocacy coalitions.
Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, and healthcare access and reimbursement issues.

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [email protected] .

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