Public Policy Manager

Public Policy Manager

Location : Sioux Falls, SD, Pierre, SD, Marshall, MN, Aberdeen, SD

Worker Type : Regular

Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range : $63,960.00 - $96,200.00

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

Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :

Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :

Expectations and Standards

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.