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About the Role

The Government Relations Director Senior is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to advocate for enterprise and state-specific legislative and regulatory positions in complex environments. This role directs and oversees the resolution of highly complex political issues and may have federal or multi-state responsibility. Additionally, it supports enterprise business development and retention by driving new business growth and identifying new market opportunities.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements strategies to advocate enterprise and state specific legislative and regulatory positions to support business goals and objectives.
Serves as the lead business owner for the rate setting process with state regulators.
Establishes and implements proactive strategies to bring new products or extensions of current products to market.
Monitors market databases and product review to analyze opportunities.
Represents the enterprise and its specific businesses in advocacy efforts.
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with legislators, regulators, other policymakers and their staff.
Develops strategies for utilizing PAC and/or corporate political contributions.
Partners with SBUs and CEEs to inform and support business planning processes and proactively raise and address issues of concern.
Makes internal and external written and oral presentations on behalf of the company.
Develops coalitions and target grassroots capabilities.
Manages budgets and issues of importance to the enterprise and contracted lobbying staff.
May act as a team lead.
Serves as a leader in trade associations and other advocacy organizations to influence their positions, tactics, and strategies.
Works with legislative sessions of 6 months or longer and/or in complex legislative and/or regulatory environments.
Possesses in-depth knowledge of the Medicaid business, including products and regulatory issues, and knowledge of future trends in the delivery and financing of health care services in the public sector managed care environment.

Requirements

Requires a BA/BS in a related field.
Requires 10 years of legislative, regulatory, political, public affairs or industry experience.
Any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Skills

MS preferred.
Prior client facing experience preferred.
Healthcare policy experience preferred.
Medicaid experience strongly preferred.
Experience writing formal communications for executive-level audiences preferred.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and attention to detail skills preferred.
Concise, precise, and motivating verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through ability to influence and persuade preferred.

Location

Washington, DC
New York, NY
Woodland Hills, CA

Work Type

Field-based
Hybrid
1st Shift

Experience Level

Director Equivalent
10 years of legislative, regulatory, political, public affairs or industry experience

Education Level

BA/BS in a related field
MS preferred

Salary/Compensations

$190,624 to $298,368

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Incentive bonus programs
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long term disability benefits
Stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial education resources

About the Company

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler.
A Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry.
Looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
Creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates.
Values and behaviors are the root of our culture.
Offer a range of market-competitive total rewards.
Operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority.

Equal Opportunity

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.