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Avera Health

Public Policy Manager

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

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 ...

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Public Policy Manager

Sibley, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

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 ...

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Public Policy Manager

Rock Rapids, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

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 ...

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Public Policy Manager

Cresco, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

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 ...

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Public Policy Manager

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

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 ...

Avera Health

Public Policy Manager

Rock Valley, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

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 ...

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Public Policy Manager

Estherville, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

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 ...

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Public Policy Manager

Hawarden, IA · On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

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 ...

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Public Policy Manager

Avera Health

Des Moines, IA • On-site

$70K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

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.
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

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 talent@avera.org.
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About Avera Health

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Avera Health, based in Sioux Falls, SD, US, is a significant player in the healthcare industry. This notable network of healthcare providers, hospitals, and health facilities serves over a million people across five Midwestern states. The health network was formed with the 1994 partnership of the Benedictine and Presentation Sisters, with its roots in compassionate service dating back to the late 1800s. Renowned for its commitment to providing excellent care and improving the health of individuals and communities, it has made significant strides in the medical field. Notable achievements include consistently high rankings in the top 15% of U.S. hospitals for clinical performance and patient outcomes.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Sioux Falls, SD, US

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