Senior Manager, Public Policy – Government Affairs

Sidecar Health

. Develop and execute federal and state government affairs strategies aligned with company priorities and goals around access, affordability, and transparency .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government affairs and public policy, with a strong ability to analyze legislation and translate policy developments into actionable business strategies. Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and advocacy within the health insurance industry.

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Government Affairs ExperienceHealth Insurance KnowledgeLegislative AnalysisExcellent Writing SkillsAI Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Legislative Text InterpretationPolicy Proposal AnalysisBriefing Memo ProductionComment Letter WritingTalking Points DevelopmentPolicy One-Pager Creation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingIndependent OperationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsClaudeChatGPT

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyHealth PolicyStakeholder EngagementAdvocacy MaterialsCoalition Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute federal and state government affairs strategies aligned with company priorities and goals around access, affordability, and transparency
Build and deepen relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and federal agencies
Monitor and assess legislation, regulation, political developments, and emerging policy proposals affecting the health insurance industry
Translate policy developments into business implications, options, recommendations, and action plans for senior leadership and cross-functional partners in Legal, Product, Actuarial, and Sales
Lead policy positions, advocacy materials, executive briefings, hearing and meeting preparation, written comments, coalition strategies, and stakeholder engagement plans
Represent Sidecar Health in trade associations, coalitions, and stakeholder forums
Identify opportunities to partner on shared priorities
Use AI tools to accelerate legislative tracking, research, and first drafts while applying judgment to the output

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 directly
Ability to analyze complex policy proposals and form a clear, defensible point of view
Excellent writing skills
Experience producing briefing memos, comment letters, talking points, and policy one-pagers for executive audiences
Comfortable operating independently in a lean, fast-moving environment and representing the company externally
Existing relationships with congressional offices and/or committee staff are a plus
Relationships with policymakers and stakeholders in Ohio, Georgia, Florida, and/or Texas are a plus
Fluency with AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT
Bachelor's degree required
Advanced degree in public policy, law, or a related field is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and equity package
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k retirement plan
Paid vacation and company holidays
Opportunity to make an impact at a rapidly growing mission-driven company transforming healthcare in the U.S.