Communications Consultant, Government Relations

Job Description: Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 9 million medical members. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Over its 45-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.


GENERAL POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Location: Louisville, KY (preferred) or Washington, DC


ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY

Optimize state and federal (limited) grassroots program involvement and effectiveness

Author advocacy reports and audience message points

Design and Implement advocacy plans

Coordinate cross-functional advocacy teams and projects

Track activities in assigned database

Ensure priorities are effectively communicated and voiced for the intended audience

Analyze and recommend tactical advocacy approaches

Coordinate processes to ensure information is distributed appropriately

Demonstrate ability to think creatively and execute assignments on schedule

Flexible demeanor required. This position must respond to unpredictable external demands, often under tight time pressures

Manage online Web pages (software training provided)


REQUIREMENTS
Education:

Four year liberal arts degree preferred (equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree)

Preferred major: political science, communications or public administration

Experience:
Political campaign or legislative advocacy experience highly desirable. Specifically, an acceptable candidate will be able to demonstrate a high-degree of professionalism in campaign/issue advocacy management, timing, and execution. Persuasive writing skills are required and should include competency in voicing for a wide variety of audiences.

Language:
Fluent in English is required. Fluent in Spanish desired.

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This company may offer relocation assistance.