Vice President of Government Affairs

Job Summary

Serving as a liaison to state government entities, the full-time Vice President of Government Affairs will enhance legislative and regulatory environments for the state health plan and Centene Corporation while developing strategic relationships with state policymakers in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing state legislative public policy related to insurance and Managed Care Organization regulations
• Identify and analyze the impact of state legislative and regulatory issues on the health plan and advise management accordingly
• Represent the state health plan and Centene Corporation to outside trade groups and state legislators

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Government Affairs, Business Administration, or equivalent experience required; Master's Degree or Law degree preferred
• 5+ years of related experience with extensive knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes
• Experience with health care trade associations and federal and state Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations
• Previous management experience including hiring, training, and performance management of staff