Director, Government Affairs

Position requires candidate to live within the state of Michigan

Position Purpose: The Director of Government Affairs is responsible for coordinating state government relations and legislation for the Department of State Government Relations and assists the Department of Legislative and Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Compliance in ensuring compliance with federal laws.

Lobbies the state legislature and state agencies on behalf of the company.

Directs government relations activities including, but not limited to:

Sets or recommends legislative priorities and develops public policy positions;

Analyzes and reviews state regulatory and legislative proposals, recommends and prepares appropriate company positions (including testimony before legislative bodies);

Determines operational impact evaluations as necessary;

Coordinates lobbying activities;

Communicates legislative and regulatory changes.

Recommends initiatives to improve financial performance.

Serves as liaison/representative to state and national health plan associations.

Prepares and presents reports to Board of Directors as assigned.

Assists in compliance with state laws.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Political Science, Health Administration or related field; Graduate degree desirable. Five to seven years experience in government relations/lobbying with increasing responsibility

Compliance/ERM: 7+ years experience preferred

Pay Range: $141,500.00 - $261,400.00 per year

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You'll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It's work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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