Lead Director, Government Affairs

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Position Summary

CVS Health is currently hiring for a Government Affairs Lead Director to join our dynamic team. This role will direct and oversee Government Relations/Regulatory Relations support for a primary business operation of the Company or for a specific issue of major importance to the Company. Overall responsibility for client relations/satisfaction for area(s) supported.

As the Lead Director, Government Affairs, you will have strong skills in analyzing, understanding, and translating complex legislative, regulatory and policy issues in order to advise on pending legislation, regulations, changes in key government policy and other government relations matters pertinent to the Company.

You will accomplish this by:

• Directing and overseeing Government Relations/Regulatory Relations including working with state government agencies and lobbying those entities
• Demonstrating familiarity with state legislative and regulatory processes and politics
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with state officials, legislators, regulators, associations, and other groups important to advocacy efforts
• Negotiating legislative, regulatory, and public policy positions in adversarial situations and representing a Company before specific State legislatures and high-level regulators
• Supporting the growth and retention of large State procurements for assigned region/states as they pertain to Medicaid and the Public Sector
• Addressing critical matters related to the legislative and regulatory environment, including rate and product issues related to commercial insurance, Medicaid, State budget and appropriations matters
• Providing government relations/regulatory relations support to designated client areas and/or within major area(s) of expertise
• Partnering and leveraging outside counsel and external resources/relationships with stakeholder groups that will promote CVSH’s business expertise and presence

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in government affairs including working in state government and/or lobbying those entities
• Experience in general business, pharmacy, retail, pharmacy benefit management, insurance, or healthcare issues
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (including air travel) during peak legislative sessions; the region will focus on the specified states in the Southeastern United States, primarily Florida

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-state experience in the healthcare industry, experience with state Medicaid programs a plus
• Ability to handle several complex and difficult projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Proven, effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a variety of Company management, retained counsel, legislators and other elected/appointed officials, regulators, staff of trade associations, and other key stakeholders
• Ability to manage contract lobbyists

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$144,200.00 – $288,400.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Additional Benefits

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevent them from being vaccinated.

You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.

CVS Health is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, advancing, and retaining individuals with disabilities. As such, we strive to provide equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment, including the provision of a reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions. CVS Health can provide a request for a reasonable accommodation, including a qualified interpreter, written information in other formats, translation, or other services through [email protected] If you have a speech or hearing disability, please call 7-1-1 to utilize Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). We will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours and do everything we can to work towards a solution.

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