Senior Government Relations Director

Elevance Health

Government Relations Director Senior advocating enterprise and state specific legislative positions for Elevance Health. Responsible for business development, influencing legislative decisions and overseeing political issues.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeWashington • California, District of Columbia, Florida, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,624 - $298,368 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legislative and regulatory advocacy, with a strong focus on healthcare policy and Medicaid. Proven ability to develop strategies, manage relationships with legislators, and deliver impactful communications to executive-level audiences.

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Legislative AdvocacyRegulatory Strategy DevelopmentHealthcare Policy ExpertiseClient Facing ExperienceFormal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentPolitical Issue ResolutionMarket AnalysisBudget ManagementLobbying Management

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingTime ManagementAttention to DetailVerbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS in Related FieldMS Preferred

Industry Keywords

Public AffairsMedicaidLegislatorsRegulatorsTrade Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and implements strategies to advocate enterprise and state specific legislative and regulatory positions
Directing and overseeing the resolution of complex political issues
Responsible for enterprise business development and retention
Monitoring market databases and product review to analyze opportunities
Represents the enterprise in advocacy efforts
Establishes and maintains relationships with legislators and regulators
Makes written and oral presentations on behalf of the company
Manages budgets and contracted lobbying staff
Serves as a leader in trade associations to influence positions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a BA/BS in a related field
10 years of legislative, regulatory, political, public affairs or industry experience
MS preferred
Prior client facing experience preferred
Healthcare policy experience preferred
Medicaid experience strongly preferred
Experience writing formal communications for executive-level audiences preferred
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and attention to detail skills preferred
Concise, precise, and motivating verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through ability to influence and persuade preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
incentive and recognition programs
equity stock purchase
401k contribution
paid holidays
Paid Time Off
medical
dental
vision
short and long term disability benefits
wellness programs
financial education resources