Senior Advisor - Public Affairs

Senior Advisor - Public Affairs

The Public Affairs Senior Advisor is a key contributor to the Cigna Group's Government Affairs Advocacy and Public Affairs team. The individual in this position will work to execute external facing strategic programs to shape public opinion and public policy that aligns with enterprise priorities to advance Cigna’s vision for better health care solutions. The Public Affairs Senior Advisor is the key designer and implementer of multiple cross-cutting initiatives on topics ranging from the employer market and prescription drug prices to pharmacy and patient experience. This position will leverage various outreach tools, consultant support, internal and external resources, and other tactics to conceptualize, build, and execute multifaceted public affairs programs that are grounded in provable and trackable outcomes. The role requires a high degree of collaboration, organization, and the ability to effectively coordinate and communicate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and/or implement comprehensive public affairs initiatives on key enterprise priorities that include strategic planning, trackable and credible goals, tactical execution, content development and deployment, and executive reporting
• Create, strengthen, and expand relationships with strategic external partners, coalitions, and allies to advance goals and campaigns 
• Supports implementation of operational improvements and processes to promote an integrated approach to advancing and achieving public affairs goals
• Coordinate closely with advocacy and policy partners to align initiatives to government affairs objectives and monitor real time political and policy proceedings
• Complicated multi-stage, long-term project management including effective prioritization, content development and writing, and creative direction 
• Utilize a myriad of offline and online tactics to reach and inform critical audiences, track progress, and report effectiveness
• Design and implement internal reporting processes and standards for campaign operations
• Direct external consultants’ activities and engagement initiatives
• Works closely with department leadership and colleagues to manage budgets, contracts, and reporting
• Supports quarterly and annual team goal setting, planning, and assessment of outcomes

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of experience working in public affairs, public policy communications, political campaigns, public relations, public policy, the U.S. Congress or Administration, or other related experience is needed.
• Expertise in health care public policy issues, advocacy communications, political campaigns, or the regulatory environment preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Strong analytical writing and verbal communications skills
• A successful candidate will be self-driven, detail-oriented, responsive, and possess a diplomatic presence and proven ability to earn credibility with internal and external audiences
• Strong team player with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Professional in demeanor and able to work and communicate effectively with senior executives
• Keen judgment and ability to manage competing priorities
• This position requires someone in the Washington, DC area with the ability to work from a Cigna office at least 3 days a week as requested by the business.

If you will be working at home occasionally, your internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.