Director, Government Affairs

Highmark Health

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeWilmington • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Government Relations, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and legislative analysis. Proven ability to influence policy and manage communications with government officials and external partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Government Relations StrategyLegislative AnalysisStakeholder EngagementLeadership and ManagementPublic Policy Advocacy

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Hard Skills

Legislative AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceFinancial AnalysisStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

InfluencePersuasionProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Government AffairsLobbyingPublic PolicyCoalition BuildingTrade Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the Government Relations function for a specific regional market
Work with market leadership to set government relations strategy
Oversee communications 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
Manage hiring, termination decisions, coaching, development, rewards and recognition, performance management, staff productivity, and department operations
Cultivate relationships with government officials, external stakeholders, partners, coalitions, and trade associations
Provide expert 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 state and federal public policy, regulatory, and legislative initiatives
Manage external lobbying efforts and contracted lobbyists
Coordinate Government Affairs strategy and communications to advance enterprise-wide positions
Develop testimony, regulatory comments, talking points, reports, presentations, position papers, executive updates, memoranda, and letters to legislators
Represent the organization at advocacy meetings and related events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Business Administration/Management, Health Administration, Pre-Law, Public Policy Analysis or related field, or 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of 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
Excellent organizational, analytical, conceptual, financial analysis, problem-solving, persuasion, and influence skills
No required license or certification
English; no additional language required
Ability to travel 0%–25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Leadership meetings and enterprise activities onsite in Wilmington when necessary
Travel requirement of 0%–25%