Director, Federal Affairs
About The Position
Humana Military is seeking a Director, Federal Affairs to lead advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and federal affairs strategies aligned with the company's healthcare, policy, and growth objectives. This remote position is based in the Washington, D.C. area and will report to the VP, Strategy & Growth. You will serve as a key liaison between Humana Military and external stakeholders across the Military and Veterans health ecosystem. You will build strategic relationships with Military Service Organizations (MSOs), Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), federal officials, industry partners, and military- and Veteran-focused thought leaders. You will coordinate with Humana's corporate Government Affairs function and internal business leaders, to monitor, analyze, and help influence federal legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting Humana Military, including TRICARE and Veterans-related programs. You will advise senior leadership on military and Veterans-related policy issues, represent Humana Military in external forums and coalitions, and develop advocacy strategies and communications that strengthen the organization's market position, reputation, and long-term business objectives.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required due to Department of Defense Contract.
- Successfully receive interim approval for government security clearance (NBIS - National Background Investigation Services).
- Bachelor's degree.
- 10 years of professional experience in government affairs, health policy, business development, and/or advocacy roles.
- 5 years of experience implementing advocacy programs directly relevant to the federal government.
- Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.
- Ability to attend after hours events, such as galas.
- Self-provided internet service must meet at minimum a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
- Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Nice To Haves
- Military experience or working with TRICARE/Veterans health community.
Responsibilities
- Lead advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and federal affairs strategies aligned with the company's healthcare, policy, and growth objectives.
- Serve as a key liaison between Humana Military and external stakeholders across the Military and Veterans health ecosystem.
- Build strategic relationships with Military Service Organizations (MSOs), Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), federal officials, industry partners, and military- and Veteran-focused thought leaders.
- Coordinate with Humana's corporate Government Affairs function and internal business leaders, to monitor, analyze, and help influence federal legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting Humana Military, including TRICARE and Veterans-related programs.
- Advise senior leadership on military and Veterans-related policy issues.
- Represent Humana Military in external forums and coalitions.
- Develop advocacy strategies and communications that strengthen the organization's market position, reputation, and long-term business objectives.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Bonus incentive plan
- Bi-weekly payment for internet expense (for associates in California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota)
- Telephone equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
