Senior State Government Affairs Leader

The Cigna Group; West Virginia; On-site; USD 154,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking a State Government Affairs Principal in the East Region who will analyze state legislative trends, advise on positions, and engage with governors, regulators and industry groups. You will manage regulatory inquiries, coordinate responses, and support sales teams with government relations expertise.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in legislative analysis or lobbying, strong communication and negotiation skills, and can operate independently in a changing regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in legislative analysis, lobbying or regulatory work.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing retained counsel and trade associations.
• Ability to analyze proposals and impact on business partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Located in MI, OH, PA, or WV.

Responsibilities

• Analyze state government trends and proposed legislation.
• Recommend company positions on legislative and regulatory proposals.
• Represent interests with state officials and regulators at all levels.
• Provide information to senior staff and communicate with partners.
• Manage regulatory inquiries and ensure timely responses.
• Collaborate with sales and accounts to support clients.
• Represent The Cigna Group in industry associations and organizations.
• Manage special projects and action plans.

Skills

Legislative analysis

Lobbying

Regulatory interaction

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Creativity

Organizational skills

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Cigna Group is seeking a State Government Affairs Principal in the East Region who will analyze state legislative trends, advise on positions, and engage with governors, regulators and industry groups. You will manage regulatory inquiries, coordinate responses, and support sales teams with government relations expertise.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in legislative analysis or lobbying, strong communication and negotiation skills, and can operate independently in a changing regulatory