State Affairs Director - Illinois & Beyond

Humana Inc; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Director of State Affairs for Illinois and adjacent regions to lead state advocacy, regulatory engagement, and public-sector partnerships.

You will shape policy priorities, strengthen relationships with legislators, regulators, and stakeholders, and align advocacy with growth and operational objectives. The role requires Illinois residency, travel across the state, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ years of government affairs or health policy

Qualifications

• Residence in Illinois required; Springfield area preferred.
• 8+ years in government affairs, public policy, or related fields.
• Proven success influencing legislative, regulatory outcomes.
• Strong understanding of state legislative/regulatory processes.
• Experience with Medicaid, healthcare policy, and policy stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; able to work in a matrixed org.

Responsibilities

• Lead Illinois state advocacy, legislative affairs, and government engagement.
• Advance policy priorities through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with Medicare, Medicaid, and market leaders to align advocacy with growth.
• Build relationships with legislators, regulators, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor policy developments and advise senior leadership.
• Collaborate across policy, legal, compliance, communications, and business teams.
• Manage external consultants and advocacy partners.
• Deliver timely policy insights and recommendations.
• Develop stakeholder engagement and coalition-building strategies.

Skills

Illinois resident

Travel readiness

Public policy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy communication

Regulatory affairs

Healthcare policy

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy/PoliSci/Health Policy/Comm/Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Director of State Affairs for Illinois and adjacent regions to lead state advocacy, regulatory engagement, and public-sector partnerships.

You will shape policy priorities, strengthen relationships with legislators, regulators, and stakeholders, and align advocacy with growth and operational objectives. The role requires Illinois residency, travel across the state, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ years of government affairs or health policy