Government Relations Director

Elevance Health • Nashville, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Government Relations Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to advocate enterprise and state specific legislative and regulatory positions in less complex legislative and/or regulatory environments. This position is focused on work related to the regulation of insurance and is concentrated on supporting efforts surrounding licensure, form filings, service area expansions, and modification of operations. This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS in a related field
• 8 years of legislative, regulatory, political, public affairs or industry experience
• or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for a state regulatory agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategies to advocate enterprise and state specific legislative and regulatory positions to support business goals and objectives.
• Represents the enterprise and its specific businesses in advocacy efforts.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with legislators, regulators, other policymakers and their staff.
• Develops strategies for utilizing PAC and/or corporate political contributions.
• Maintains coalitions and target grassroots capabilities.
• Consults with SBUs and CEEs to inform and support business planning processes and proactively raise and address issues of concern.
• Makes internal and external written and oral presentations on behalf of the company.
• Develops and carries out tactics and strategies to influence trade associations and other advocacy organizations.
• Generally works with legislative sessions of less than 6 months and/or in less complex legislative and/or regulatory environments.

Benefits

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources

What This Job Offers

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