Senior Government Affairs Manager

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.

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