Government Relations Director Sr.

Anticipated End Date:

2025-04-09

Position Title:

Government Relations Director Sr.

Job Description:

Government Relations Director Sr.

Location:  Alternate locations may be considered. This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our PulsePoint locations. 

The Government Relations Director Sr. is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to advocate enterprise and large state specific legislative and regulatory positions in the most complex legislative and/or regulatory environments, directing and overseeing the resolution of most highly complex, varied and sensitive political issues within the region, and may have federal or multi-state responsibility. Also responsible for enterprise business development and retention which includes supporting new business growth within existing markets, as well as new market (or customer) opportunity development.  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.   

How you will make an impact:

• Develops and implements strategies to advocate enterprise and state specific legislative and regulatory positions to support business goals and objectives.

• Serving as the lead business owner for the rate setting process with state regulators.

• Establishing and implementing proactive strategies to bring new products or extensions of current products to market.

• Assists with understanding requirements related to new product expansions and with addressing implementation challenges. 

• Monitoring market databases and product review to analyze opportunities.

• Represents the enterprise and its specific businesses in advocacy efforts.

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with legislators, regulators, other policymakers and their staff that will support membership growth.

• Develops strategies for utilizing PAC and/or corporate political contributions.

• Partners 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 coalitions and target grassroots capabilities.

• Manages budgets and issues of importance to the enterprise and contracted lobbying staff, and may act as a team lead.

• Serves as a leader in trade associations and other advocacy organizations to influence their positions, tactics, and strategies to support enterprise goals.

• Generally works with legislative sessions of 6 months or longer and/or in the most complex legislative and/or regulatory environments.

• Up to 25% travel required.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS in a related field; 10 years of legislative, regulatory, political, public affairs or industry experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experience: 

• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Prior client facing experience preferred.

• Experience writing formal communications for executive-level audiences preferred.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and attention to detail skills preferred.

• Concise, precise, and motivating verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through ability to influence and persuade preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $159,516 to $ to $262,062.

Locations: District of Columbia (Washington, DC); Maryland.

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Director Equivalent

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

PCG > Government Relations

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and 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 and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.