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At Humana, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. As a Director, Federal Affairs, you will help grow our federal advocacy strategy-helping promote meaningful policy outcomes that impact millions of members nationwide.

This is a relationship-driven role for a policy professional with in-depth knowledge of the federal landscape, with an emphasis on Capitol Hill. You may have transitioned from the Hill or bring experience from government affairs or a trade association, with opportunities to grow, influence, and make a difference. In this role you will report to the Associate VP, Federal Affairs.

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (required)

What You'll Do

• Advance Humana's federal advocacy priorities by implementing strategic engagement plans with Congress and the Administration.

• Build trusted relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and important federal partners.

• Track and assess legislative and regulatory developments that impact our business and the healthcare industry, and communicate relevant updates.

• Partner across the organization to provide insight on public policy trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Collaborate with internal leadership and external partners to shape and advance policy agenda.

• Develop compelling materials, including policy briefs, talking points, and internal communications.

• Represent Humana with trade associations and industry groups to strengthen our voice in the broader healthcare community.

• Support federal engagement efforts, including leadership briefings and partner meetings in Washington, DC.

Use your skills to make an impact
 

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant degree area, such as public policy, communications, health policy, political science, business or other field.

• 8+ years of experience in a congressional office, Senate, House, campaign, federal agency, government affairs, health/public policy, or advocacy role.

• Direct experience working with or on Capitol Hill, including an understanding of the legislative process.

• Experience engaging partners and helping shape policy outcomes.

• Experience simplifying complex policy matters and offering clear instructions that help teams move forward with recommended solutions.

• Demonstrated skill in evaluating uncertain environments, organizing workload, and managing several projects concurrently.

• Understanding of how the legislative and regulatory process, along with the general federal environment, impacts business organizations

• Experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns directly relevant to the federal government

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in congressional committees, leadership offices, or senior-level federal roles.

• Background in government affairs, advocacy organizations, or trade associations.

• Knowledge of healthcare policy or health insurance landscape.

• Advanced degree (MPP, MPA, MBA, JD, or similar).

Location: working location Washington, DC (in office expectation of 3 days per week)

  

Travel: Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. 

Additional Information

Work at Home Guidance

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is required.

• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.

• Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process, we use an interview platform called HireVue to supp