Director, State Affairs
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Humana healthcare advocacy director leading Illinois legislative, regulatory, and government engagement strategy. Building policymaker relationships and advancing Medicare, Medicaid, and business priorities.
Responsibilities:
- 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
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