Director Government Relations (Health Insurance)

Location: Helena, Montana, United States; hybrid with in-office hours 3 days a week

Base pay range: $133,400–$247,700 annually, plus eligibility for an annual incentive bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a health insurance organization operating through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and other HCSC West Region entities.

What you will do

• Direct government relations and legislative strategy for the Montana Legislature in partnership with the Market Lead and President of BCBSMT.
• Manage relationships with state legislatures, governors’ offices, regulatory agencies, and advocacy groups.
• Coordinate regulatory matters with the Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Legal, and Compliance teams.
• Guide external contracted lobbyists and advise elected officials on decisions affecting the health insurance industry.
• Develop events that highlight BCBSMT’s role as a business and corporate citizen.
• Oversee budgets, allocate resources, build business cases, and conduct cost-benefit analyses for initiatives and investments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 or more years of experience working with legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and government relations at the state or federal level.
• At least 5 years of people and/or project leadership experience, including 2 years influencing internal or external decisions affecting an organization.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, health policy, government programs, commercial insurance, and insurance legislation.
• Political, negotiation, planning, organizational, analytical, and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex legislation and regulations.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with in-office hours 3 days per week in Helena, Montana.

Nice to have

• Four years of government relations experience for a health plan.
• Public speaking and presentation experience.
• Graduate or professional degree in public policy, law, or a health care-related field.
• JD.

Culture & Benefits

• Curated professional development plans and opportunities for career growth.
• Health and wellness benefits, including disability insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan and pension plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and an employee assistance program.