Director, State Affairs - IL

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Job Profile
Director, State Affairs
Job Level
Director
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The Director, State Affairs (Director of State Affairs, Illinois) leads Humana’s state advocacy and government engagement strategy across Illinois with additional responsibilities for a region of states including, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Delaware and Connecticut. This role advances Humana’s policy priorities, strengthens key state relationships, and supports business growth through strategic advocacy and public sector engagement. As the face of Humana in priority states, the Director ensures a coordinated, enterprise-wide approach to legislative and regulatory activity. This role reports to the Director of State Affairs for the Upper Midwest.
In this role you will:
• Lead Humana's state advocacy, legislative affairs, and government engagement efforts across Illinois and assigned regional markets.
• Advance legislative, regulatory, and business priorities through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with Medicare, Medicaid, and market leaders to align advocacy efforts with growth and operational objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, Medicaid agencies, Departments of Insurance, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor, identify and escalate emerging policy, legislative, and regulatory developments, recommending strategies to mitigate risk and drive opportunity.
• Collaborate with internal partners across policy, legal, compliance, communications, and business teams to ensure coordinated advocacy efforts.
• Manage external consultants, lobbying firms, trade associations, and advocacy partners to achieve strategic objectives.
• Deliver timely policy insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement, coalition-building, and political engagement strategies that strengthen Humana's reputation and influence.

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Required Qualifications
• Residence in Illinois required, with preference given to candidates located in or near Springfield, IL. Candidates located in the Chicago metropolitan area will also be considered.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Illinois, including frequent travel between Chicago and Springfield, as well as periodic travel within the assigned region.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Health Policy, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, state government, public policy, lobbying, healthcare advocacy, legislative affairs, or related fields.
• Proven success influencing legislative, regulatory, or public policy outcomes through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes and their impact on healthcare and business operations.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex policy issues to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a highly matrixed, fast-paced organization and influence without direct authority.
• Knowledge of Medicaid programs and healthcare policy

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with healthcare policy, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, or health insurance regulation.
• Knowledge of Illinois Medicaid and Illinois state government.
• Established relationships with Illinois policymakers, regulators, and healthcare stakeholders.
• Experience managing external advocacy partners, including lobbying firms and trade associations.

Additional Information
• Remote position in Springfield, IL area
• 25% travel

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$168,000 - $231,000 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Referral Bonus Information
This requisition is not eligible for a referral bonus.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
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