Senior Manager, Public Policy & Government Affairs

The role

Build and run federal and state government affairs strategy for Sidecar Health. Track legislation and regulation, build relationships with Congress, federal agencies and coalition partners, and turn policy changes into recommendations for senior leadership.

What you will do

• Develop and execute federal and state government affairs strategies aligned with company priorities on access, affordability and transparency
• Build and deepen relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff and federal agencies
• Monitor and assess legislation, regulation and political developments affecting health insurance at federal and state level
• Translate policy developments into business implications, options and recommendations for senior leadership and cross-functional partners
• Lead development of policy positions, advocacy materials, briefings, hearing prep, written comments and coalition strategies
• Represent Sidecar Health in trade associations, coalitions and stakeholder forums
• Use AI tools to speed up legislative tracking, research and first drafts, applying your own judgment to their output

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy or legislative work
• Working knowledge of health insurance or health policy
• Ability to read and interpret legislative and regulatory text and form a clear point of view
• Excellent writing skills, including briefing memos, comment letters, talking points and policy one-pagers
• Comfortable working independently in a lean, fast-moving environment and representing the company externally
• Fluency with AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT
• Bachelor's degree

Nice to have

• Familiarity with state insurance regulation
• Existing relationships with congressional offices and/or committee staff
• Relationships with policymakers and stakeholders in Ohio, Georgia, Florida and/or Texas
• Advanced degree in public policy, law or a related field

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Equity package
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid vacation and company holidays

Before you apply

• Must be based in the Washington, DC metro area

About the company

Sidecar Health is redefining health insurance with a mission to make excellent healthcare affordable and accessible. It is a rapidly growing, mission-driven company transforming healthcare in the U.S.