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Lead External Relations Specialist
Centene Corporation. Lead external relations activities in Kansas according to Centene, health plan, government, and contractual guidelines .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in government relations and public policy, with a strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders and navigate legislative issues. Proven experience in strategic planning and managing external relations to promote health plan initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Government Relations ExperienceLegislative ExperiencePolitical AcumenStakeholder Relationship ManagementHealthcare Policy Advocacy
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Hard Skills
Public PolicyLegislative AnalysisContract ManagementRisk AssessmentMitigation Strategy Development
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingIndependent Problem SolvingCommunication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public PolicyBachelor's Degree in Government AffairsBachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree in CommunicationsBachelor's Degree in Political Science
Industry Keywords
Kansas Legislative ExperienceHealthcare AdvocacyMedicaid ExperienceCommunity RelationsStakeholder Inquiries
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead external relations activities in Kansas according to Centene, health plan, government, and contractual guidelines
- Develop and maintain relationships with legislators, county governments, associations, healthcare advocates, and other stakeholders
- Monitor, influence, and advance healthcare policy
- Develop and lead opportunities with government or government-facing partners to promote the health plan through government-related events
- Receive and respond to stakeholder inquiries and assist with constituent issues
- Assess issues and risks affecting program priorities, members, or providers
- Create and implement mitigation strategies
- Support strategic plan membership growth initiatives
- Manage the health plan's contract lobbyist and coordinate with the state association on public policy objectives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Government Affairs, Business Administration, Communications, Political Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of government relations, legislative, or community relations related experience
- Kansas legislative experience is ideal
- Strong political acumen
- Ability to independently identify and manage emerging legislative issues
- Ability to build relationships across political lines
- Healthcare or Medicaid experience is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- 401K plan
- Stock purchase plans
- 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
- Diversity-focused equal opportunity workplace