Director, Federal Government Affairs

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Director, Federal Government Affairs

Company: Centene


Description: You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.*Candidate is required to reside in the Washington, D.C. Area.*Position Description:Based in Washington, DC, the Director of Federal Affairs, will work with Centene associates across the company in developing and executing Federal government affairs strategies that support Centene’s business objectives and further the company’s purpose of helping people live healthier lives.The Director will:

• Educate policymakers about the Company and positions on relevant issues
• Advance public policy priorities through membership in trade associations and issue coalitions
• Develop and maintain relationships with Federal elected officials, and other key government agency officials to enhance the health plan’s role as a partner with the Federal Government and to assist in shaping public policy initiatives
• Work with Policy Team to develop Federal legislative policies concerning health insurance, Managed Care Organizations and Medicare and Medicaid regulations through initiatives of Federal legislators and staff
• Identify, evaluate and analyze the impact of the legislation and regulatory issues for the business
• Assist in developing company positions
• Facilitate and participate on PAC related events
• Monitor legislative and regulatory activities as well as print and media broadcast

The successful candidate should have the following attributes:

• Excellent communications skills
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality, data driven, and effective written and oral communications to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated and successful experience in driving public policy objectives across business units or equivalent experience in successfully working within a complex organization.
• Relationship development
• A track record of success in building relationships with a variety of stakeholder communities (Trades, Congress and Administration and Business) Commitment to excellence and alignment with Centene’s mission and values A commitment to excellence driven by desire to continually improve and undertake new challenges

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Health Policy, Public Policy, or related field.
• 6+ years of combined public policy, lobbying experience.
• Previous experience with Congress, health care trade associations including America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and federal and state Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations.

Pay Range: $116,100.00 – $214,700.00 per yearCentene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

Salary: $116100 – 214700 per year

Location: Washington DC

Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:05:41 GMT


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