Lead Director, Government Affairs

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At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate.

We do it all with heart, each and every day.

CVS Health is currently hiring for a State Government Affairs Lead Director to join our dynamic team. This role will direct and oversee Government Relations support for the Company. The region will focus on actions in Georgia and Missouri.

This position may travel up to 50% of the time during key periods of the year (i.e. legislative sessions).

• Develop and execute advocacy strategies, to support company goals.
• Advise business leadership on legislative, regulatory, and political developments that influence relevant jurisdictions or policy areas.
• Build and manage effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Demonstrating familiarity with state legislative and regulatory processes and politics.
• Negotiate legislative, regulatory and public policy positions in adversarial situations and represent the company before specific State legislatures and high level regulators.
• Navigate and resolve routine issues and risks within the political environment; identify and upscale those outside of scope as appropriate.
• Support the growth and retention of large State procurements for assigned region/states as they pertain to Medicaid and the Public Sector.
• Address critical matters related to the legislative and regulatory environment, including rate and product issues related to commercial insurance, Medicaid, State budget and appropriations matters.
• Manage external consultants, contractors, and/or/mobile vendors supporting policy and government affairs objectives, overseeing daily work product and performance management.

• Government affairs professional with deep expertise in state government, and 10+ years of experience in government, lobbying, healthcare public policy, government relations, and/or government affairs.
commitments:
Done travel up to 50% during key periods of the year (i.e. legislative sessions).

• 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.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent years of related experience.

$ – $. This figure represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the grade for which this role falls. The actual base salary will depend on factors such as experience, education, geography and other relevant considerations. The role also includes eligible bonus, commission or short‑term incentive programs, and a company equity award target.

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost programs for all colleagues, including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight‑management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues: paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

The application window for this opening will close on: 02/27/2026.