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Director, State Affairs - KY

Remote Kentucky, USFull-time$168k–$231k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Leads Humana's state advocacy and government engagement strategy across Kentucky and West Virginia to advance policy priorities and support business growth.

Role type

Director, State Affairs (Government Relations)

Builds

Strategic advocacy programs and government relationships in KY and WV

Domain

Healthcare / Public Policy / Government Relations

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

State government relations, legislative and regulatory process knowledge, Medicaid program expertise, stakeholder management, strategic planning, public sector engagement, contract pursuit support, external consultant management, policy analysis, matrixed organization navigation

Preferred skills

Master's degree in related field, Kentucky Medicaid familiarity

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead state advocacy and government engagement efforts across KY and WV; Develop and maintain corporate relationships with Louisville Metro Government; Serve as a trusted partner to state officials including Governor's offices, Medicaid agencies, legislators, and regulators; Advance Humana's legislative, regulatory, and public sector business priorities; Monitor and influence policy developments to mitigate risk and create opportunity; Represent Humana in state, regional, and national forums

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership