Director, Government Affairs - DC

Director, Federal Government Affairs

The role of Director, Federal Government Affairs involves direct engagement with Senate, House, and/or Administration officials and staff on a variety of issue areas central to Humana. 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 eight or more years of professional experience in Senate, House, Administration, government affairs, campaign, health policy, and/or advocacy roles.

Responsibilities:

• Advance a proactive advocacy plan in support of Humana's policy and business objectives.
• 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 with the broader department on ongoing key legislative activity.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to provide guidance and counsel internally regarding federal public policy issues.
• Work closely with the Federal Affairs team to provide ongoing direction to contract lobbyists and strategic advisors.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a variety of written materials to help advance advocacy goals.
• In partnership with other senior leaders, represent Humana's viewpoint with various trade groups.
• Work closely with the Federal Affairs team on various PAC activities.
• Work closely with various internal business units.

Role Essentials:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant degree area.
• Minimum of 8 or more years of professional experience in Senate, House, Administration, government affairs, campaign, health policy, and/or advocacy roles.
• Proven ability to create and implement advocacy campaigns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Keen understanding of how the legislative and regulatory process impacts business organizations.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships.

Location: Preferred working locations Washington, DC (in office expectation of 3 days per week).

Travel: Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Pay Range: $184,800 - $254,100 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan.

Description of Benefits: Humana offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.