The Associate VP, State Affairs represents the organization's position on legislation and/or regulatory affairs to elected representatives and their staff, as well as to officials and staff in regulatory and other agencies. The Associate VP, State Affairs requires an in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across segments and/or enterprise-wide .
The Associate Vice President, State Affairs is a key member of the state government affairs leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing Humana’s state government relations strategy in coordination VP, State Affairs. This role is one of two AVP roles responsible for leading our engagement with state elected and government officials, legislatures, regulators, executive agencies and key stakeholders to educate about the company’s strategy and mission, advance the company’s legislative and regulatory priorities, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while remaining in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role also provides essential input and supports for Humana’s national and federal legislative and regulatory strategy.
- Advocate for Humana and its business’ interests at the state and local levels.
- In partner with State Affairs leadership, develop and oversee Humana’s state government affairs engagement in 25 states including advocacy, lobbying, political contributions, and relationship-building activities with state legislators, regulators agencies, coalitions, stakeholders, and trade groups.
- Advise senior leadership on policy developments, emerging legislation, and regulatory trends that may impact Humana’s operations and strategic goals. Provide regular updates and actionable recommendations to the executive team.
- Represent Humana at state hearings, policy briefings, and meetings with public officials and industry groups.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with policymakers, regulatory officials, trade associations, and other external stakeholders.
- Partner with the State Affairs policy team on policy positions development, legislative/regulatory analysis, and advocacy materials to support organizational priorities.
- Collaborate with business leaders and corporate functions including law, compliance, communications, operations, and federal affairs to ensure coordinated and effective public policy engagement at state level.
- Manage and mentor a team of state affairs professionals covering 25 states, setting clear objectives and fostering professional growth.
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Required Qualifications
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- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field
- Minimum of 12 years’ experience in state government relations, state public policy, or state legislative affairs, with demonstrated success in state advocacy and relationship management across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience in state health care advocacy and policy especially related to health insurance, primary care, pharmacy, and Medicaid/government pay programs.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in directly managing and developing state government affairs professional.
- Proven relationships with state and local policymakers, legislators, and agency representatives.
- Deep understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executives and external stakeholders.
- Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and complex projects.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with all federal lobbying and reporting requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s in business, public policy, health economics or health care administration.
- Strong preference of 10 or more years of professional experience in regional advocacy and advocacy management roles.
- Extensive experience in state government healthcare program procurement.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.About Us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
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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. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
What We Do
At Humana, our cultural foundation is aligned to helping members achieve their best health by delivering personalized, simplified, whole-person healthcare experiences. Recognizing healthcare needs continue to evolve for each person, for each family and for each community, Humana continuously creates innovative solutions and resources that help people live their healthiest lives on their terms –when and where they need it. Our employees are at the heart of making this happen and that’s why we are dedicated to building an organization of dynamic talent whose experience and passion center on putting the customer first.
