Director, State Affairs

🔥 13 hours ago

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $168k - $231k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Humana

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1961

🏥 Healthcare

🛡️ Insurance

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare • Insurance • Healthcare Insurance

Humana is a healthcare company dedicated to making a positive impact on the health of individuals, communities, and the healthcare system as a whole. With a focus on putting health first, Humana serves a diverse range of populations, including seniors and the military, providing Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS plans. Humana is committed to fostering a culture of belonging and mutual respect, offering competitive and flexible benefits to ensure the financial security of its employees and their families. The company prides itself on creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

📋 Description

• Lead Humana's state advocacy, legislative affairs, and government engagement efforts across Illinois and assigned regional markets • Advance legislative, regulatory, and business priorities through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement • Partner with Medicare, Medicaid, and market leaders to align advocacy efforts with growth and operational objectives • Build and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, Medicaid agencies, Departments of Insurance, and other key stakeholders • Monitor, identify, and escalate emerging policy, legislative, and regulatory developments • Recommend strategies to mitigate risk and drive opportunity • Collaborate with policy, legal, compliance, communications, and business teams to coordinate advocacy efforts • Manage external consultants, lobbying firms, trade associations, and advocacy partners • Deliver timely policy insights and recommendations to senior leadership • Develop and execute stakeholder engagement, coalition-building, and political engagement strategies • Strengthen Humana's reputation and influence • Travel regularly throughout Illinois and periodically within the assigned region

🎯 Requirements

• Residence in Illinois required, preferably in or near Springfield, IL; candidates in the Chicago metropolitan area also considered • Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Illinois, including frequent travel between Chicago and Springfield, and periodically within the assigned region • Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Health Policy, Communications, Business, or a related field • 8+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, state government, public policy, lobbying, healthcare advocacy, legislative affairs, or related fields • Proven success influencing legislative, regulatory, or public policy outcomes through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement • Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes and their impact on healthcare and business operations • Experience building and maintaining relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders • Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, including communicating complex policy issues to diverse audiences • Ability to work successfully in a highly matrixed, fast-paced organization and influence without direct authority • Knowledge of Medicaid programs and healthcare policy • Preferred: Master's degree in a related field • Preferred: Experience with healthcare policy, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, or health insurance regulation • Preferred: Knowledge of Illinois Medicaid and Illinois state government • Preferred: Established relationships with Illinois policymakers, regulators, and healthcare stakeholders • Preferred: Experience managing external advocacy partners, including lobbying firms and trade associations • Home internet with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload • Ability to work from a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance • Medical, dental, and vision benefits • 401(k) retirement savings plan • Paid time off • Company and personal holidays • Paid parental and caregiver leave • Short-term and long-term disability • Life insurance • Personal wellness and smart healthcare decision support • Remote work arrangement • Dedicated home workspace requirements supporting privacy and HIPAA compliance