Director, State Affairs - Texas

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The Director, State Affairs leads Humana's state advocacy and government engagement strategy across Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. 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 VP, Strategy & State Affairs.

What You Will Do

* Lead state advocacy and government engagement efforts across CO, NM, and TX.

* Develop and execute political engagement plans.

* Serve as a trusted partner to state officials, including Governor's offices, State Attorneys General, Departments of Insurance, Medicaid agencies, legislatures, state boards and regulators.

* Advance Humana's legislative, regulatory, and public sector business priorities.

* Partner with internal leaders to align advocacy strategies with market growth and operational goals.

* Support state and local government procurement opportunities.

* Monitor/identify/escalate emerging state policy issues, working with state policy team to determine appropriate advocacy and messaging to mitigate risk and create opportunity.

* Manage external consultants and advocacy partners, including state trade associations, to drive coordinated outcomes.

* Deliver clear, timely insights on policy issues to internal stakeholders.

* Develop strategies for engagements with traditional and non-traditional alliances/organizations to advance the company's advocacy and reputation development agenda.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

* Must reside and work from the Austin, TX area.

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public policy, communications, health policy, political science, or business.

* 8+ years of professional experience in state government, government affairs, campaigns, health policy, and/or advocacy roles.

* Demonstrated success developing and executing advocacy strategies at the state level, with significant, hands-on experience navigating the Texas landscape and a clear track record of achieving both short- and long-term policy or business objectives.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex information and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.

* Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes, and how the broader state political and public policy environment impacts business outcomes.

* Proven ability to operate effectively within a highly matrixed, fast-paced organization.

* Knowledge of Medicaid programs, with a strong preference for familiarity with Texas Medicaid.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in a related field.

Additional Information

* Remote position in Austin, TX area

* 25% travel

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.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life…