Associate VP, State Affairs

Humana • Houston, TX

7d • Remote

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first 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. Use your skills to make an impact

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Shapes and executes Humana’s state government relations strategy in coordination VP, State Affairs.
• Leads 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.
• Provides essential input and supports for Humana’s national and federal legislative and regulatory strategy.
• Advocates for Humana and its business’ interests at the state and local levels.
• Develops and oversees 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.
• Advises senior leadership on policy developments, emerging legislation, and regulatory trends that may impact Humana’s operations and strategic goals.
• Provides regular updates and actionable recommendations to the executive team.
• Represents Humana at state hearings, policy briefings, and meetings with public officials and industry groups.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with policymakers, regulatory officials, trade associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Partners with the State Affairs policy team on policy positions development, legislative/regulatory analysis, and advocacy materials to support organizational priorities.
• Collaborates 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.
• Manages and mentors a team of state affairs professionals covering 25 states, setting clear objectives and fostering professional growth.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees