Government Affairs Principal- DC

Job Description

The Government Affairs Principal will be a key contributor to the Government Affairs team and work with colleagues across Cigna's Public Policy and Government Affairs team and across entire organization to support the development, execution, and tracking of federal public policy and advocacy strategies on declared federal advocacy priorities.

These priorities are organizationally cross-cutting and require a high degree of organization and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:


* Responsible for implementing Cigna's legislative, policy, and political strategies on key health care public policy issues before Congress and the executive branch.


* Closely monitor, track, and report on the status of legislative and regulatory issues, projects, and work streams as assigned.


* Supports advocacy efforts by conducting proactive outreach and communication of policy positions to members of Congress and legislative staff.


* Assists in planning and executing legislative and public affairs events (e.g., hill briefings).


* Assists in developing advocacy materials on Cigna's legislative and public policy priorities.


* Represents Cigna in a professional and constructive manner in meetings with industry partners, trade associations, coalitions, stakeholders and other advocacy partners.


* Represents Cigna's Political Action Committee at political events for members of Congress, which may include traveling to Cigna facilities.


* Organize and engage with grassroots and stakeholder initiatives aligned to Cigna's legislative and public policy priorities.

Qualifications:


* Possesses a good understanding of federal lobbying and health care public policy issues.


* Federal employment e.g.

Congressional and/or executive branch past experience required


* Bachelor degree


* Strong analytical writing and verbal communications skills.


* A successful candidate will be a self-starter, detail-oriented, responsive, mature, and diplomatic with a proven ability to work in a team-based environment.


* Demonstrated ability to analyze, understand, and explain complex policy issues.


* Proven, effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a variety of Cigna employees, clients, and legislators.


* Strong team player with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.


* Keen judgment and ability to manage competing priorities.


* Professional presence and proven ability to instill confidence and earn credibility with internal and external audiences.


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*This position requires someone in the DC area.

This is a Flex/ Work at home role but you will be required to go into the office a minimum of three days a week.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with s...