Director Public Policy, State Affairs

Responsibilities:

Be an instrumental part of Corporate Affairs at Humana by assisting in the development of Humana’s public policy positions for our public payer businesses with an emphasis on Medicaid, dual eligible policy, and future state public health programs.

Engage across the company to analyze public policy, develop positions, and draft deliverables supporting Humana business strategy.

Monitor and analyze state Medicaid trends. Contribute policy expertise to state-level advocacy efforts on public payer issues including Medicaid expansion, integration of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and state initiatives that affect the role of managed care in Medicaid programs.

Work closely with Humana Medicaid, Medicare, and other lines of business to develop value propositions, white papers, and other advocacy materials which support state business development opportunities and operations.

Under direction of the Vice President of Strategy and State Affairs, and with input from enterprise subject matter experts, analyze, draft, and develop state public payer policy positions to support the enterprise’s priorities.

Perform necessary research and analyses to support enterprise positions and priorities.

Provide regulatory guidance, general issue management and strategic stakeholder engagement support to Corporate Affairs and business leaders.

Develop and maintain an archive of legislative and regulatory analyses, policy briefs, reports, position statements, and other materials pertinent to Humana’s public payer policy and advocacy work.

Draft and communicate concise and clear descriptions/analyses/summaries of key issues to Corporate Affairs and Humana businesses.

Act as an interface between Humana and national advocacy, trade associations, and public policy organizations; assist in the management of policy consultants; develop external stakeholder outreach strategies.

Maintain current awareness and analyze/compare trends, positions, and issues promoted by other companies, trade, and advocacy organizations active on Medicaid-related issues.

Assist in the preparation and drafting of testimony, regulatory comments, and position statements sent to legislative and regulatory bodies and other interested parties concerning legislation, policies, published reports, regulations, and statutes governing Medicaid, long-term services and supports (LTSS), and other waiver programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 or more years’ experience in Medicaid, State legislative or executive branch staffer or equivalent experience in Medicaid policy, trade group, law firm, consulting firm, or policy organization.
• Strong knowledge of state health administrative/regulatory/licensure rules and guidance as well as state health policy.
• A track record of applied analysis, research, and resource development supporting healthcare policy and for translating information from a wide variety of resources into actionable policy documents for use in an advocacy setting or otherwise.
• Solid understanding of relevant policy and regulatory issues and ability to translate complex issues in a clear, concise manner to business leaders and advocacy team (technical and non-technical audiences)
• Passion for the development of innovative, high-quality government healthcare programs
• Experience working in a matrixed organization as well as experience working with multiple cross-functional business teams.
• Strong conceptual and creative thinker with an ability to identify trends and interrelationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, creative problem-solving, negotiation, and multitasking skills in time-sensitive settings
• Ability to actively listen to others and ensure an open and confident style of communications both written and verbal.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally
• Ability to meet clearly stated expectations and take responsibility for achieving results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in health/public policy, economics, or health care administration
• 8 or more years’ experience in Medicaid, State legislative or executive branch staffer or equivalent experience in Medicaid policy, trade group, law firm, consulting firm, or policy organization.
• Demonstrated, strong relationships with policymakers and thought leaders in the state public policy arena.

Additional Information

Reports to the VP, Strategy & State Affairs-Corporate Affairs Administration.

Work at Home Requirements

WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high-speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.

A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25×10 (25mbps download x 10mbps upload) is required.

Satellite and Wireless Internet service are NOT allowed for this role.

A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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