Government Relations Director Senior - New Jersey

Elevance Health•Iselin, NJ

3d•$190,624 - $285,936•Hybrid

About The Position

The Government Relations Director Senior develops and implements strategies to advocate enterprise and state-specific legislative and regulatory positions in complex legislative and regulatory environments. The role directs and oversees the resolution of highly complex, varied, and sensitive political issues in the region and may have federal or multi-state responsibility. It also supports enterprise business development and retention, including growth in existing markets and development of new market or customer opportunities. This is a field-based role located in Iselin, New Jersey. The associate primarily works in the field at client sites or designated locations, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of the posting location unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The position is also described under Elevance Health’s hybrid workforce strategy, which generally requires associates to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week unless the role is designated primarily virtual. The role generally works with legislative sessions lasting six months or longer and/or in the most complex legislative or regulatory environments. The position is classified as Director Equivalent and is in the Government Relations job family. The stated salary range for New Jersey is $190,624 to $285,936. Elevance Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

BA/BS in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 years of legislative, regulatory, political, public affairs, or industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In-depth knowledge of the Medicaid business, including products and regulatory issues.
Knowledge of future trends in the delivery and financing of health care services in the public-sector managed-care environment.
Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of the posting location unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Federal or multi-state responsibility may be part of the role.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to advocate enterprise and state-specific legislative and regulatory positions in support of business goals and objectives.
Serve as lead business owner for the rate-setting process with state regulators, as applicable.
Establish and implement proactive strategies to bring new products or extensions of existing products to market.
Monitor market databases and product reviews to analyze opportunities.
Represent the enterprise and its businesses in advocacy efforts.
Establish and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, policymakers, and their staff to support membership growth.
Develop strategies for using PAC and/or corporate political contributions.
Partner with SBUs and CEEs to inform and support business planning and proactively raise and address issues of concern.
Make internal and external written and oral presentations on behalf of the company.
Develop coalitions and targeted grassroots capabilities.
Manage budgets and issues important to the enterprise and contracted lobbying staff; may act as a team lead.
Serve as a leader in trade associations and other advocacy organizations to influence their positions, tactics, and strategies in support of enterprise goals.
Support new business growth within existing markets and develop new market or customer opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
Incentive and recognition programs.
Equity stock purchase.
401(k) contribution.
Merit increases.
Paid holidays.
Paid Time Off.
Incentive bonus programs, unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
401(k) matching.
Stock purchase plan.
Life insurance.
Wellness programs.
Financial education resources. The posting says benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified at the company’s discretion.