Humana
Overview
The Director, State Affairs represents the organization's position on legislation and/or regulatory affairs to elected representatives and their staff, as well as to officials and staff in regulatory and other agencies. The Director of State Public Policy role resides within the Government Affairs Department and will serve as an expert in pharmacy and pharmacist licensure, pharmacy shared services, occupational/facility licensure, PBM, and federal healthcare preemption public policy at the state level while working with subject matter experts and business units across the Humana enterprise. The person in this position will report to the Vice President of Strategy and State Affairs and be responsible for state public policy development that informs our thought leadership, advocacy, and overall strategic positioning. Responsibilities
Lead the development of Humana’s state public policy positions for our pharmacy and PBM businesses. Engage across the company to analyze state public policy, develop positions, and draft deliverables supporting Humana business strategy. Monitor and analyze state policy trends impacting pharmacies and PBMs. Contribute policy expertise to state-level advocacy efforts. Draft concise analyses, descriptions, and summaries of key issues for Government Affairs and Humana businesses. Inform leadership on legislative and regulatory trends and translate trends into clear business impact analysis. Partner with Humana’s pharmacy and PBM businesses to identify business risk and opportunities in external state policy developments. With input from enterprise subject matter experts, analyze, draft, and develop public policy positions to support the enterprise’s priorities. Provide regulatory guidance, talking points, issue management, and strategic stakeholder engagement support to Government Affairs and business leaders. Prepare testimony, regulatory comments, and position statements for legislative and regulatory bodies and other interested parties. Develop and maintain repository of legislative and regulatory analyses, policy briefs, reports, position statements, white papers, and other materials relevant to Humana’s pharmacy and PBM businesses. Represent Humana before national advocacy groups and state boards of pharmacy; manage public policy consultants and develop external stakeholder outreach strategies. Maintain awareness and analyze trends promoted by other companies and advocacy organizations on pharmacy and PBM issues. Perform necessary research and analyses to support enterprise positions and priorities. Required
Bachelor’s degree 8 or more years’ experience in a state legislative or executive branch, regulatory board, trade group, intergovernmental group, consulting firm, or private sector public policy function. 8 or more years’ experience in pharmacy and/or PBM public policy with understanding of pharmacy/PBM operations and state public policy environment. Strong knowledge of state health administrative/regulatory/licensure rules and guidance and state health policy. Demonstrated relationships with policymakers and thought leaders in state public policy. Track record of analysis, research, and resource development supporting healthcare policy and turning information into actionable policy documents for advocacy or related uses. Ability to translate complex pharmacy/PBM public policy issues for business leaders and advocacy teams (technical and non-technical). Passion for developing innovative, high-quality government healthcare programs. Strong conceptual and creative thinking; ability to identify trends and interrelationships. Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills in time-sensitive settings. Active listening and open, confident written and verbal communication style. Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally. Ability to meet clearly stated expectations and take responsibility for achieving results. Preferred
Master’s in health/public policy, economics or health care administration. 10 or more years’ multistate state public policy experience focusing on pharmacy and/or PBM issues. Experience in a matrixed organization and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Location and Travel
Position be remote with preferred locations of AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, NC, OH, TN, TX, VA. Travel: occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Schedule
40 hours per week. Compensation
The base pay range is $168,000.00/yr - $231,000.00/yr. This range reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time employment at the time of posting and may be higher or lower based on location and individual qualifications. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance. Benefits
Humana offers competitive benefits designed to support whole-person well-being, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off and holidays, disability coverage, life insurance, and other opportunities. Application Deadline
Application Deadline: 10-02-2025 About Us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for teammates, customers and the company. Through Humana’s insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we help millions of people achieve their best health. Equal Opportunity Employer
Humana does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Humana provides affirmative action in compliance with applicable laws.
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The Director, State Affairs represents the organization's position on legislation and/or regulatory affairs to elected representatives and their staff, as well as to officials and staff in regulatory and other agencies. The Director of State Public Policy role resides within the Government Affairs Department and will serve as an expert in pharmacy and pharmacist licensure, pharmacy shared services, occupational/facility licensure, PBM, and federal healthcare preemption public policy at the state level while working with subject matter experts and business units across the Humana enterprise. The person in this position will report to the Vice President of Strategy and State Affairs and be responsible for state public policy development that informs our thought leadership, advocacy, and overall strategic positioning. Responsibilities
Lead the development of Humana’s state public policy positions for our pharmacy and PBM businesses. Engage across the company to analyze state public policy, develop positions, and draft deliverables supporting Humana business strategy. Monitor and analyze state policy trends impacting pharmacies and PBMs. Contribute policy expertise to state-level advocacy efforts. Draft concise analyses, descriptions, and summaries of key issues for Government Affairs and Humana businesses. Inform leadership on legislative and regulatory trends and translate trends into clear business impact analysis. Partner with Humana’s pharmacy and PBM businesses to identify business risk and opportunities in external state policy developments. With input from enterprise subject matter experts, analyze, draft, and develop public policy positions to support the enterprise’s priorities. Provide regulatory guidance, talking points, issue management, and strategic stakeholder engagement support to Government Affairs and business leaders. Prepare testimony, regulatory comments, and position statements for legislative and regulatory bodies and other interested parties. Develop and maintain repository of legislative and regulatory analyses, policy briefs, reports, position statements, white papers, and other materials relevant to Humana’s pharmacy and PBM businesses. Represent Humana before national advocacy groups and state boards of pharmacy; manage public policy consultants and develop external stakeholder outreach strategies. Maintain awareness and analyze trends promoted by other companies and advocacy organizations on pharmacy and PBM issues. Perform necessary research and analyses to support enterprise positions and priorities. Required
Bachelor’s degree 8 or more years’ experience in a state legislative or executive branch, regulatory board, trade group, intergovernmental group, consulting firm, or private sector public policy function. 8 or more years’ experience in pharmacy and/or PBM public policy with understanding of pharmacy/PBM operations and state public policy environment. Strong knowledge of state health administrative/regulatory/licensure rules and guidance and state health policy. Demonstrated relationships with policymakers and thought leaders in state public policy. Track record of analysis, research, and resource development supporting healthcare policy and turning information into actionable policy documents for advocacy or related uses. Ability to translate complex pharmacy/PBM public policy issues for business leaders and advocacy teams (technical and non-technical). Passion for developing innovative, high-quality government healthcare programs. Strong conceptual and creative thinking; ability to identify trends and interrelationships. Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills in time-sensitive settings. Active listening and open, confident written and verbal communication style. Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally. Ability to meet clearly stated expectations and take responsibility for achieving results. Preferred
Master’s in health/public policy, economics or health care administration. 10 or more years’ multistate state public policy experience focusing on pharmacy and/or PBM issues. Experience in a matrixed organization and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Location and Travel
Position be remote with preferred locations of AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, NC, OH, TN, TX, VA. Travel: occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Schedule
40 hours per week. Compensation
The base pay range is $168,000.00/yr - $231,000.00/yr. This range reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time employment at the time of posting and may be higher or lower based on location and individual qualifications. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance. Benefits
Humana offers competitive benefits designed to support whole-person well-being, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off and holidays, disability coverage, life insurance, and other opportunities. Application Deadline
Application Deadline: 10-02-2025 About Us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for teammates, customers and the company. Through Humana’s insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we help millions of people achieve their best health. Equal Opportunity Employer
Humana does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Humana provides affirmative action in compliance with applicable laws.
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