Director, Government Affairs - DC

Director, Federal Government Affairs role 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.

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 with the broader department on ongoing key legislative activity, including bill analysis and tracking; attending hearings, briefings and mark ups; and general legislative monitoring.

• Collaborate with senior leaders, including other directors and policy leads, to provide guidance and counsel internally regarding federal public policy issues that may impact the organization, including anticipating and preparing for trends in health and business policy, with specific focus across Humana’s lines of business.

• Work closely with the Federal Affairs team to provide ongoing direction to contract lobbyists and strategic advisors as it relates to advocacy priorities.

• 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, represent Humana’s viewpoint with various trade groups. Build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships within the health plan, overall healthcare sector, and business communities.

• Work closely with the Federal Affairs team 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.

Role Essentials

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as public policy, communications, health policy, political science, business or other.

• 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 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 the ability to write well under deadlines and pressures.

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

• Experience building and maintaining relationships.

Role Desirables

• Master’s degree.

• Strong preference for 10 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.

• Knowledge of health insurance and/or health care issues.

Location

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

Travel

Occasional…