Lead Director, Government Affairs

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. CVS Health is currently hiring for a State Government Affairs Lead Director to join our dynamic team. This role will direct and oversee Government Relations support for the Company. The region will focus on the specified states including Oklahoma and Iowa. Travel This position may travel up to 50% of the time during key periods of the year (i.e. legislative sessions). Responsibilities Develop and execute advocacy strategies to support company goals. Advise business leadership on legislative, regulatory, and political developments that influence relevant jurisdictions or policy areas. Build and manage effective relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and other external stakeholders. Demonstrate familiarity with state legislative and regulatory processes and politics. Negotiate legislative, regulatory and public policy positions in adversarial situations and represent the company before specific State legislatures and high level regulators. Navigate and resolve routine issues and risks within the political environment; identify and escalated those outside of scope as appropriate. Support the growth and retention of large State procurements for assigned region/states as they pertain Medicaid and the Public Sector. Address critical matters related to the legislative and regulatory environment, including rate and product issues related to commercial insurance, Medicaid, State budget and appropriations matters. Manage external consultants, contractors, and/or vendors supporting policy and government affairs objectives, overseeing daily work product and performance management. Required Qualifications Government affairs professional with deep expertise in state government, and 10+ years of experience in government, lobbying, healthcare public policy, government relations, and/or government affairs. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time during key periods of the year (i.e. legislative sessions). Preferred Qualifications Multi-state experience in healthcare industry, experience with state Medicaid programs a plus. Ability to handle several complex and difficult projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Proven, effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a variety of Company management, retained counsel, legislators and other elected/appointed officials, regulators, staff of trade associations and other key stakeholders. Master’s Degree preferred. Education Bachelor's degree required or equivalent years of related experience. Pay Range $144,200.00 - $288,400.00 Benefits Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan. No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/27/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr