State Government Affairs Principal

The State Government Affairs Principal will be a key contributor to the Government Affairs team supporting the success of The Cigna Group. This role requires a mix of experience in legislative, regulatory, and direct lobbying, as well as knowledge of the healthcare industry, including insurance and pharmacy benefit management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze and monitor critical state government trends, proposed legislation, regulations, and industry issues to support a favorable business environment for the enterprise.
• Analyze and recommend company positions on various state legislative and regulatory proposals and other administrative actions and emerging issues.
• Represent The Cigna Group's interests with state elected officials and regulators at all levels.
• Provide information related to current legislative, regulatory, and other government activities to senior staff as appropriate.
• Manage regulatory inquiries, ensuring timely, thorough, and well-documented responses.
• Act as a resource to matrixed enterprise partners on compliance and regulatory initiatives and activities.
• Collaborate with sales and account teams to support clients by providing government relations expertise and oversight related to securing and retaining business.
• Represent The Cigna Group in state and national industry associations and business organizations.
• Manage special projects, develop action plans, and handle them through completion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience in legislative analysis, lobbying, and/or direct regulatory interaction or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage retained counsel and trade and business association relationships.
• Knowledge of client products and ability to analyze legislative and regulatory proposals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Must be located in MI, OH, PA, or WV.

The anticipated annual salary for this position is $154,200 - $257,000, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long-term incentive plan.

The Cigna Group offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.