Government Relations Director Senior

## Government Relations Director Senior

**Location:** This field‑based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as required, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Government Relations Director Senior 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. The role directs and oversees the resolution of highly complex, varied, and sensitive political issues within the region and may include federal or multi‑state responsibility. It also supports enterprise business development and retention, including new business growth within existing markets and new market or customer opportunity development.

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## 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. This may include 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; monitoring market databases and product reviews to analyze opportunities.
– Represents the enterprise and its specific businesses in advocacy efforts.
– Establishes and maintains strong relationships with legislators, regulators, policymakers, and staff to 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 targets 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.
– **For Medicaid:** Associates in the role are expected to have in‑depth knowledge of the Medicaid business, including products and regulatory issues, and knowledge of future trends in the delivery and financing of health care services in the public sector managed care environment.

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## Minimum Qualifications

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.

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## Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

– MS preferred.
– Prior client‑facing experience preferred.
– Healthcare policy experience preferred.
– Medicaid experience strongly 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.

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## Compensation

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary range for this specific position is **$190,624 to $298,368**.

**Locations:** Washington, DC; New York, NY; Woodland Hills, CA.

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

**Note:** The salary range reflects Elevance Health’s good‑faith belief of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, education, skill level, and market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable under applicable policies and plans. Bonus, commission, benefits, or other compensation may be modified at the Company’s discretion, consistent with the law.

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

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## 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, seeking leaders passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

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## How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture designed to advance our strategy and support personal and professional growth. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They power our business outcomes and drive shared success for consumers, associates, communities, and the business.

We offer market‑competitive total rewards including merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, disability benefits, 401(k) + match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources.

Elevance Health operates under a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual, associates are required to work onsite at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific onsite expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority. Candidates in certain patient/member‑facing roles must be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and Influenza. Offers will be rescinded if vaccination requirements are not met unless an acceptable explanation is provided. Elevance Health follows all relevant federal, state, and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. Applicants needing accommodation may contact [email protected].

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

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