Location: Michigan
Reports To: Executive Director / Board of Directors
Nuwell Management Network is a Michigan-based Management Services Organization (MSO) supporting healthcare and community-based ventures focused on improving access, equity, and outcomes in underserved populations. We operate as a strategic backbone — providing operational support, growth strategy, and policy alignment to health-focused entities across our network.
We work at the intersection of healthcare delivery, investment, and systems-level change, and we're building an ecosystem that requires serious influence, alignment, and advocacy. We’re now hiring a politically-savvy, action-oriented in-house lobbyist to help us take that work further — starting with Michigan.
Position SummaryWe are seeking a senior-level, well-connected In-House Lobbyist with a proven track record in Michigan politics and healthcare policy. The ideal candidate will have deep relationships across state and federal systems, health departments, boards, and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)/Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). They should bring experience advocating for programs such as FQHC look-alike designation, PACE program expansion, Medicaid incentives, abatements, and funding streams.
This individual will play a key role in shaping public policy, aligning with Medicaid and MCO objectives, securing access to federal and state funding, and building public-private pathways that allow our healthcare partners to grow. A major focus of this role is to help move lives/members to our healthcare entities by advocating for contracts, abatements, pilot programs, and policy structures that support innovation and access.
Key ResponsibilitiesHealthcare Policy & Funding Advocacy: Drive influence over health-related legislation and regulation — particularly those impacting Medicaid, reimbursement models, behavioral health, FQHC look-alike programs, PACE, incentives/abatements, wellness programs, and social determinants of health (SDOH).MCO & ACO Relationship Building: Cultivate and activate relationships with Managed Medicaid Organizations and ACOs to secure partnerships, referrals, and pilots that benefit entities under Nuwell Management Network.Government Relations (State & Federal): Establish and maintain strong relationships with legislators, regulators, Medicaid leaders, federal agencies, and state boards (e.g., MDHHS, LARA, CMS, HRSA).Funding & Contracting Advocacy: Proactively identify and secure access to state/federal funding, grants, RFPs, incentive programs, abatements, and value-based care contracts that align with our network’s goals.Board & Committee Representation: Represent Nuwell Management Network before policy boards, legislative subcommittees, and advisory councils to ensure our network’s priorities are advanced.Regulatory Navigation: Support MSO-aligned entities in interpreting and complying with Medicaid, state, and federal healthcare policies and programs.Stakeholder Alignment: Build coalitions with advocacy groups, local governments, provider networks, and national associations to align interests and build momentum around shared priorities.External Representation: Serve as a visible advocate for Nuwell in public forums, hearings, working groups, and stakeholder discussions related to healthcare reform and Medicaid transformation.Ideal Qualifications10+ years of lobbying, public affairs, or government relations experience, with a strong emphasis on healthcare policyProven success shaping state and federal policy/regulatory outcomes within healthcare or Medicaid systemsEstablished, working relationships with:Michigan legislators and political leadersKey state health agencies (MDHHS, LARA, etc.)Federal agencies (CMS, HRSA, HHS)Executives or policy leaders within major MCOs and ACOsFamiliarity with:Medicaid managed care contracting, incentives, and abatementsFQHC look-alike and PACE program modelsMSO structures and provider group dynamicsSocial determinants of health (SDOH) and value-based care trendsStrategic and execution-focused — able to shape the roadmap, influence key decision-makers, and deliver measurable resultsStrong written and verbal communication skills for influencing policymakers, boards, and business leadersAlignment with our mission of expanding equity and access through healthcare innovation and investmentBonus Points For:Direct experience with MCOs, state Medicaid programs, or large FQHC/PACE/FQHC look-alike entitiesSuccessful track record in securing abatements, incentives, or public funding streamsPrevious success in advocating for pilot programs, board approvals, or contracts that moved members/lives to partner organizationsExisting relationships with federal and state boards, Medicaid subcommittees, or appropriations committeesWhat We OfferCompetitive salary + outcome-based bonuses + performance incentives tied to policy wins, funding, and abatements securedAccess to a growing, mission-driven network of healthcare and investment leadersDirect impact on state and federal healthcare policy and funding decisionsHigh-visibility role with opportunities for advancement in public affairs, policy leadership, and board representation