Director, State Affairs - Texas

Overview

Become a part of our caring community. The Director, State Affairs leads Humana’s state advocacy and government engagement strategy across Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. This role advances Humana’s policy priorities, strengthens key state relationships, and supports business growth through strategic advocacy and public sector engagement.
What You Will Do

Lead state advocacy and government engagement efforts across CO, NM, and TX.
Develop and execute political engagement plans.
Serve as a trusted partner to state officials, including Governor’s offices, State Attorneys General, Departments of Insurance, Medicaid agencies, legislatures, state boards and regulators.
Advance Humana’s legislative, regulatory, and public sector business priorities.
Partner with internal leaders to align advocacy strategies with market growth and operational goals.
Support state and local government procurement opportunities.
Monitor, identify, and elevate emerging state policy issues, working with the state policy team to determine appropriate advocacy and messaging to mitigate risk and create opportunity.
Manage external consultants and advocacy partners, including state trade associations, to drive coordinated outcomes.
Deliver clear, timely insights on policy issues to internal stakeholders.
Develop strategies for engagements with traditional and non-traditional alliances/organizations to advance the company’s advocacy and reputation development agenda.
Required Qualifications

Must reside and work from the Austin, TX area.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as public policy, communications, health policy, political science, or business.
8+ years of professional experience in state government, government affairs, campaigns, health policy, and/or advocacy roles.
Demonstrated success developing and executing advocacy strategies at the state level, with significant hands‑on experience navigating the Texas landscape and a clear track record of achieving both short- and long‑term policy or business objectives.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex information and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes, and how the broader state political and public policy environment impacts business outcomes.
Proven ability to operate effectively within a highly matrixed, fast‑paced organization.
Knowledge of Medicaid programs, with a strong preference for familiarity with Texas Medicaid.
Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.
Additional Information

Remote position in Austin, TX area.
25% travel.
Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours

40
Pay Range

$168,000 - $231,000 per year.
Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Life insurance and other opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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