Director, Government Affairs

Highmark Health

. Lead and manage the Government Relations function for a specific regional market .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Government Relations, strategic planning, and legislative analysis, with a strong ability to cultivate relationships with government officials and stakeholders. Proven leadership in managing teams and driving effective communication strategies within the public policy landscape.

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Government Relations ManagementLegislative AnalysisStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Legislative AnalysisRegulatory CompliancePublic Policy DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingPersuasionInfluenceOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Government AffairsLobbyingStakeholder CommunicationCoalition BuildingPublic Policy Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the Government Relations function for a specific regional market
Work with market leadership to establish government relations strategy
Oversee communication strategies and processes with federal and state officials, legislators, and government agency officials
Analyze the impact of legislation and regulations on company operations, products, and health management services
Lead legislative and regulatory discussions and collaborative actions at the state level
Manage hiring, termination decisions, coaching, development, rewards and recognition, performance management, and staff productivity
Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control day-to-day department operations
Cultivate relationships with government officials, legislators, external stakeholders, partners, coalitions, and trade associations
Provide policy and regulatory advice and education internally and externally
Track, research, and analyze relevant legislation and regulations and communicate impacts to leadership and stakeholders
Craft and implement responses to major state and federal public policy, regulatory, and legislative initiatives
Manage external lobbying efforts and contracted lobbyists
Coordinate strategy and communications with Government Affairs staff
Develop testimony, regulatory comments, talking points, reports, position papers, executive updates, memoranda, and legislative letters
Represent the organization at advocacy meetings and related events
Attend onsite meetings and enterprise activities in Parkersburg when necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, Pre-Law, Public Policy Analysis or related field; 6 years of related and progressive experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree
7 years in a Legal, Lobbyist or Government Affairs role
5 years in a leadership or management role
Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to influence community members and establish and execute planning process
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues at different levels and in the community
Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations to a diverse audience
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, strong analytical and conceptual skills, and solid financial analysis skills coupled with demonstrated problem-solving skills
Documented successful experience demonstrating strong capabilities regarding persuasion and influence
No language other than English required
No licenses or certifications required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Leadership and management responsibilities including coaching and development, rewards and recognition, and performance management
Travel requirement of 0%–25%