Government Affairs Principal – Midwest

The Cigna Group

. Analyze and monitor critical state government trends, proposed legislation, regulations, and industry issues to support a favorable business environment.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $154,200 - $257,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legislative analysis and regulatory interaction, with strong abilities in communication, negotiation, and relationship management. Capable of analyzing the impact of legislation and collaborating effectively with enterprise partners to support business objectives.

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Legislative AnalysisRegulatory InteractionCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Legislative AnalysisRegulatory AnalysisImpact AssessmentProject ManagementCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCreativityFlexibilityOrganizational SkillsJudgment

Industry Keywords

State Government TrendsLobbyingEnterprise ManagementTrade AssociationsBusiness Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and monitor critical state government trends, proposed legislation, regulations, and industry issues to support a favorable business environment.
Analyze and recommend company positions on state legislative and regulatory proposals, administrative actions, and emerging issues.
Represent The Cigna Group’s interests with state elected officials and regulators, including Governors, senior administration and agency staff, Commissioners of Insurance, Attorneys General, and state legislators.
Provide information on legislative, regulatory, and government activities to senior staff and communicate with enterprise partners.
Manage regulatory inquiries and ensure timely, thorough, and well-documented responses.
Act as a resource to matrixed enterprise partners on compliance and regulatory initiatives.
Collaborate with sales and account teams to support clients and secure and retain business.
Represent The Cigna Group in state and national industry associations and business organizations.
Foster relationships to strengthen company influence.
Manage special projects, develop action plans, and handle them through completion.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree.
5+ years of experience in legislative analysis, lobbying, and/or direct regulatory interaction or equivalent experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Ability to effectively interact with and influence enterprise management, market and account teams, retained counsel, state legislators, state regulators, and trade and business associations.
Demonstrated ability to manage retained counsel and trade and business association relationships.
Knowledge of client products.
Ability to analyze legislative and regulatory proposals, recognize potential impact of legislation, and communicate with business partners of affected areas.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and manage multiple competing priorities.
Creativity, flexibility, and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to deal with clients internally and externally, including relationships with GA and enterprise partners.
Must be located in MI, OH, PA, or WV.
Home internet connection, if working at home, obtained through cable broadband or fiber optic service with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long term incentive plan eligibility
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
Tobacco-free policy