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Overview The job profile for this position is Government Affairs Principal, which is a Band 5 Senior Contributor Career Track Role. The State Government Affairs Principal, reporting to the State Government Affairs Senior Director in the West Region, will be a key contributor to the Government Affairs team supporting the success of The Cigna Group. The ideal candidate will have experience in legislative, regulatory and direct lobbying activities. Knowledge of the healthcare industry including insurance and pharmacy benefit management or another highly regulated industry is critical. The role operates at a highly changeable, strategic, and collaborative level and is both external and internal in nature. Primary Responsibilities Analyze and monitor 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 action and emerging issues. Represent The Cigna Group’s interests with state elected officials and regulators at all levels, including Governors, senior administration and agency staff, Commissioners of Insurance, Attorneys General, and state legislators. Provide information related to current legislative, regulatory, and other government activities to senior staff and communicate effectively with appropriate enterprise partners. Lead regulatory inquiries with enterprise partners, ensuring timely, thorough, and well-documented responses to regulatory inquiries. Serve as a resource to enterprise partners in 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 relationships to facilitate and strengthen company influence. Manage special projects, developing action plans and managing 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, including the ability to interact with and influence a variety of enterprise management, market, account teams, retained counsel, state legislators, state regulators, and trade and business associations. Demonstrated ability to manage retained counsel and trade and business association relationships. Knowledge of client products, ability to analyze legislative and regulatory proposals, recognize potential impact of legislation and communicate with business partners of affected areas. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and manage multiple competing priorities. Demonstrate creativity, flexibility and excellent organizational skills. Ability to interact with clients internally and externally, including relationships with GA and enterprise partners. Work from home but preferably based in Montana. This role supports Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 149,700 - 249,500 USD per year, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan and long-term incentive plan. We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. You’ll have access to a comprehensive range of benefits focused on supporting your whole health, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We offer a 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this link. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Cigna Group

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