Centene

Healthcare

SeniorGovernmentAffairsManager

$108–199k Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Government Affairs Manager at Centene. Skills: direct lobbying of federal policymakers, federal lobbying activities, Represent Centene’s priorities and position. Supports Centene's advocacy strategy through direct lobbying of federal policymakers in collaboration with patient and professional organizations.. Builds and maintains relationships with key Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, Caucuses and Congressional staff.”

What You'll Achieve.

influence legislative and regulatory developments on priority issues

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Eligibility Requirements

in-office presence at the Washington, DC office will be required during periods when Congress is in session, attendance at early morning, evening and weekend events

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree required, 5+ years progressive healthcare experience and/or experience working with healthcare policies required

Nice to Have

Established Congressional relationships and track record of advocacy driving public policies through engagement with key stakeholders including policymakers, patient and provider organizations preferred, Managed Care industry experience and/or Congressional, Executive Branch, Agency experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Supports Centene's advocacy strategy through direct lobbying of federal policymakers in collaboration with patient and professional organizations.

Builds and maintains relationships with key Members of Congress

Congressional Committees

Caucuses and Congressional staff.

Engage in federal lobbying activities with Members of Congress

Congressional Committees

federal agencies and other health-related organizations to influence legislative and regulatory developments on priority issues.

Represent Centene’s priorities and position in forums led by our trade associations or strategic partners.

Collaborate with Policy

and core business (Medicaid

Medicare and Marketplace) colleagues to ensure alignment on key priorities.

Represents Centene at congressional fundraisers which can require attendance at early morning

evening and weekend events.

Educate and inform internal Centene audiences about the congressional process

and political issues that impact relevant business lines through written and oral presentations.

Demonstrate attention to detail through written communication that delivers concise and accurate information for internal and external audiences.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

in collaboration with patient and professional organizations; Collaborate with Policy, and core business (Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace) colleagues to ensure alignment on key priorities.

Communication Scope

written communication that delivers concise and accurate information for internal and external audiences; oral presentations

Full Job Description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. This role follows a hybrid work model. The selected candidate may work remotely; however, in‑office presence at the Washington, DC office will be required during periods when Congress is in session. **Position Purpose:** Supports Centene's advocacy strategy through direct lobbying of federal policymakers in collaboration with patient and professional organizations. This position will require an ability to collaborate well with others and support day-to-day functions as directed by department leadership. * Builds and maintains relationships with key Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, Caucuses and Congressional staff. * Engage in federal lobbying activities with Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, Congressional staff, federal agencies and other health-related organizations to influence legislative and regulatory developments on priority issues. * Represent Centene’s priorities and position in forums led by our trade associations or strategic partners. * Collaborate with Policy, and core business (Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace) colleagues to ensure alignment on key priorities. * Represents Centene at congressional fundraisers which can require attendance at early morning, evening and weekend events. * Educate and inform internal Centene audiences about the congressional process, legislation, and political issues that impact relevant business lines through written and oral presentations. * Demonstrate strong attention to detail through written communication that delivers concise and accurate information for internal and external audiences. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Complies with all policies and standards. **Education/Experience:** * Bachelor's D

Free ATS check

Applying for this Senior Government Affairs Manager role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on Workday

  • Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
  • "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
  • Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
  • Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Centene?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →