Director, State Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Direct Humana's advocacy initiatives, legislative affairs, and government engagement efforts throughout Illinois and designated regional markets.

• Promote legislative, regulatory, and business goals via strategic advocacy and stakeholder collaboration.

• Collaborate with Medicare, Medicaid, and market leaders to ensure alignment of advocacy efforts with growth and operational targets.

• Establish and nurture relationships with legislators, regulators, Medicaid agencies, Departments of Insurance, and other essential stakeholders.

• Track, identify, and escalate emerging policy, legislative, and regulatory changes.

• Propose strategies to minimize risks and capitalize on opportunities.

• Work in conjunction with policy, legal, compliance, communications, and business teams to synchronize advocacy initiatives.

• Oversee external consultants, lobbying firms, trade associations, and advocacy partners.

• Provide timely policy insights and recommendations to senior management.

• Develop and implement strategies for stakeholder engagement, coalition-building, and political involvement.

• Enhance Humana's reputation and influence.

• Engage in regular travel across Illinois and occasionally within the designated region.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in Illinois, preferably in or near Springfield, IL; candidates from the Chicago metropolitan area will also be considered.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout Illinois, including regular travel between Chicago and Springfield, and occasionally within the assigned region.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Health Policy, Communications, Business, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in government affairs, state government, public policy, lobbying, healthcare advocacy, legislative affairs, or similar fields.

• Demonstrated success in influencing legislative, regulatory, or public policy outcomes through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong comprehension of state legislative and regulatory processes and their implications for healthcare and business operations.

• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex policy matters to diverse audiences.

• Ability to thrive in a highly matrixed, fast-paced organization and influence without direct authority.

• Knowledge of Medicaid programs and healthcare policies.

• Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant field.

• Preferred: Experience with healthcare policy, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, or regulations related to health insurance.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Illinois Medicaid and the Illinois state government.

• Preferred: Established connections with Illinois policymakers, regulators, and healthcare stakeholders.

• Preferred: Experience managing external advocacy partners, including lobbying firms and trade associations.

• Access to home internet with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.

• Capability to work from a designated area free from interruptions to safeguard member PHI/HIPAA information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

• Comprehensive 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 coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Support for personal wellness and informed healthcare decisions.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Requirements for a dedicated home workspace that ensures privacy and HIPAA compliance.