Director, Government Affairs

Centene Corporation

. Coordinate state government relations and legislation for the Department of State Government Relations .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesLead💰 $141,500 - $261,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government relations and compliance, with a strong ability to lobby state legislatures and develop public policy positions. Proficient in analyzing legislative proposals and communicating regulatory changes effectively.

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Government Relations ExperienceLobbying State LegislaturesCompliance KnowledgePublic Policy DevelopmentOperational Impact Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Legislative AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceTestimony PreparationImpact EvaluationPolicy Position Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsLiaison/Representation Skills

Industry Keywords

State Government RelationsHealth Plan AssociationsLegislative ProposalsFinancial Performance ImprovementOperational Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate state government relations and legislation for the Department of State Government Relations
Assist the Department of Legislative and Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Compliance in ensuring compliance with federal laws
Lobby state legislatures and state agencies on behalf of the company
Set or recommend legislative priorities and develop public policy positions
Analyze and review state regulatory and legislative proposals
Recommend and prepare company positions, including testimony before legislative bodies
Determine operational impact evaluations as necessary
Coordinate lobbying activities
Communicate legislative and regulatory changes
Recommend initiatives to improve financial performance
Serve as liaison/representative to state and national health plan associations
Prepare and present reports to the Board of Directors as assigned
Assist in compliance with state laws
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Political Science, Health Administration or related field
Five to seven years experience in government relations/lobbying with increasing responsibility
7+ years experience in Compliance/ERM preferred
Graduate degree desirable
Ability to lobby state legislatures and state agencies on behalf of the company
Knowledge of state legislative and regulatory proposals
Ability to develop public policy positions and prepare company testimony
Ability to evaluate operational impacts of legislative and regulatory changes
Ability to coordinate lobbying activities
Ability to communicate legislative and regulatory changes
Ability to assist with compliance with state laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation, subject to eligibility