Lead Director, Government Affairs

CVS Health

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About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. 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 the specified states including Oklahoma and Iowa. Travel: This position may travel up to 50% of the time during key periods of the year (i.e. legislative sessions).

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time during key periods of the year (i.e. legislative sessions).

Nice To Haves

• Multi-state experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Builds and manages effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Demonstrating familiarity with state legislative and regulatory processes and politics.
• Negotiates legislative, regulatory and public policy positions in adversarial situations and represents the company before specific State legislatures and high level regulators.
• Navigates and resolves routine issues and risks within the political environment; identifies and escalates those outside of scope as appropriate.
• Supports the growth and retention of large State procurements for assigned region/states as they pertain to Medicaid and the Public Sector.
• Addresses critical matters related to the legislative and regulatory environment, including rate and product issues related to commercial insurance, Medicaid, State budget and appropriations matters.
• Manages external consultants, contractors, and/or vendors supporting policy and government affairs objectives, overseeing daily work product and performance management.

Benefits

• 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 including 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director