Director, Government Relations

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.
 

This position will allow for remote work flexibility, but selected candidate will need to be local to Sacramento, CA office to attend meetings as needed.

Position Purpose: Represent Centene as a primary point-of-contact with government officials, congressional staff and agencies.

• Direct the organization’s policies and objectives involving matters of government and regulations.
• Provide policy expertise on the insurance industry, managed care, Medicare and Medicaid program, and Military Health.
• Analyze proposed legislative actions and determine the potential impact on the organization.
• Monitor legislative activities, regulatory activities, as well as print and media broadcast and help develop the company’s position.
• Develop and implement the company’s comprehensive government relations strategies and policies to protect and promote business interests.
• Collaborate with government officials to advance the company’s position.
• Assist VP of Federal Affairs in developing and executing federal PAC strategy, targets and attending events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Policy, Public Policy, related field or equivalent experience. Master's degree in related field preferred.
• 5+ years of combined public policy and lobbying experience.
• Previous event planning experience and working with elected officials at the federal level preferred.

License/Certification: Certification as Registered Lobbyist preferred.

Pay Range: $116,100.00 - $214,700.00 per year

Centene 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