Strategic Advocacy Manager

Strategic Advocacy Manager Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 4 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Strategic Advocacy Manager is responsible for assisting in the development and management of enterprise and business unit-specific advocacy programs through grassroots and grass tops initiatives. How You Will Make an Impact: Supports collaboration with federal and state government relations and business unit leaders to proactively identify public policy and business unit priorities in need of strategic advocacy supports. Contributes to the development and implementation of strategies that leverage best practices and cutting-edge capabilities to continuously enhance strategic advocacy function. Develops concise, precise and compelling communications to motivate key stakeholders, directly and via aligned third parties, to contact local, state, and federal elected officials and regulators (and other entities) on public policies that align with the company's core business priorities and other strategic business needs. Supports the management and development of content for multiple communication platforms (e.g., websites, newsletters, social media, etc.). Assists with coordinating consultants and vendors for multiple grassroots and grasstops platforms, including budget management. Assists in securing and executing earned and paid media through consultants and aligned third-parties support advocacy efforts. Contributes to the development and maintenance of data-driven tracking of strategic advocacy programs, including key performance indicators.

Requires a BA/BS in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.   Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: Strong writing skills. C ongressional or Administration experience preferred. Media relations background preferred. Policy background preferred. A dvocacy or lobbying experience preferred. Health insurance Industry knowledge preferred. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location, the salary* range for this specific position is $109,112 to $163,668 Location: District of Columbia (Washington, DC) In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws . *The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is