Director Government Affairs

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Description

Humana is seeking a Director of Government Affairs to join our growing government affairs department reporting to the VP, Federal Affairs. This individual will develop and execute proactive advocacy strategies aligned around Humana's key healthcare and business goals.

Responsibilities

The Director, Government Affairs involves direct engagement with Senate, House, and/or Administration officials and staff on a variety of issue areas, with a focus on Medicare policy. Ideal candidates will have proven ability in communicating and advocating complex issues, including demonstrated successful experience working closely with policymakers, policymaker staff, and stakeholders on shared public policy objectives. Candidates should have a minimum of ten or more years of professional experience in Senate, House, Administration, government affairs, campaign, health policy and/or advocacy roles. Positions within committee, leadership offices, or other senior government roles within the executive branch are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Advance a proactive advocacy plan in support of Humana's policy and business objectives, including working to advance legislation, regulatory changes, and general environmental support favorable to the organization's business units.

Develop and maintain key relationships, including serving as Humana's direct point of contact with members of Congress, staff members and/or Administration officials.

Work closely with the VP, Federal Affairs, advocacy team, and the policy team, on ongoing engagement of key legislative activity, including bill analysis and tracking; attending hearings, briefings and mark ups; and general legislative monitoring.

Collaborate with senior Government Affairs leaders, including other directors and policy leads, to provide guidance and counsel internally regarding federal public policy issues that impact the may impact the organization, including anticipating and preparing for trends in health and business policy, with specific focus across Humana's lines of business, including developing new policy proposals to best advance emerging issues.

Work closely with the VP, Federal Affairs to provide ongoing direction and partnership with contract lobbyists and strategic advisors as it relates to priority areas of work and advocacy approaches.

Responsible for creating and maintaining a variety of written materials to help advance advocacy goals, including district and policy one-pagers; talking points; internal memos; and background materials.

In partnership with other senior leaders in the Government Affairs department, represent Humana's viewpoint in various trade groups. Build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships within the health plan, overall healthcare sector, and business communities.

Work closely with the VP, Federal Affairs , PAC manager, and other senior Government Affairs leaders on various PAC activities, including PAC contribution recommendations and disbursement strategies; internal PAC fundraising; and drafting of PAC communication materials.

Work closely with various internal business units, including providing regular updates and briefings; staffing of senior leaders during engagements to Washington, D.C., and numerous other efforts to enhance the connection between the organization to federal policymakers and other key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of ten or more years of professional experience in Senate, House, Administration, government affairs, campaign, health policy and/or advocacy roles. Positions within committee, leadership offices, or other senior government roles within the executive branch are highly preferred.

Bachelors or higher level degree in relevant degree area, such as public policy, communications, health policy, political science, or business.

Proven ability to create and implement advocacy campaigns directly relevant to the federal government, including clear record of achieving short and long term milestones as it relates to advancing policy, political and/or advocacy goals.

Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills, including an ability to write well under deadlines pressures.

Keen understanding of how the legislative and regulatory process, along with the general federal environment, impacts business organizations.

Experience working in a highly matrixed organization in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Humana Inc. and its subsidiaries comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. Humana Inc. and its subsidiaries do not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Company info

Humana Inc.
Website : http://www.humana.com