Hiring: Director Government Relations Company: Health Care Service Corporation Location: Helena, MT Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 15:49:17 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •5 years people and/or project leader experience including 2 years of influencing internal or external decisions that impact the organization. Required Skills: •This position is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the image of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and HCSC West Region states through proper channels of influence and public relations with members of the State Legislatures and executive branches of government at the State level. •Lead and oversee government relations with regulatory agencies such as the Office of the Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), including coordinating with Legal and various internal Compliance areas. •Lead and oversee guiding legislative and health policy strategy with direction and oversight of external contracted lobbyists. •Position will lead on regulatory relations and will work closely with the Legal department. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree •10 or more years of experience working with legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and government relations, at the [state / federal] level. •Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes as well as understanding of health policy issues as they relate to government programs and commercial insurance. •Knowledge of the insurance industry and pertinent legislation/regulations and issues impacting the industry. •Demonstrated political skill in negotiating and influencing others. •Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills. •Demonstrated capacity to achieve results under time constraints and evolving priorities. •Demonstrated ability to articulate corporate positions and the business implications for wide-ranging audiences. •Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communications skills. •Research and analytical skills to synthesize complex legislation and regulations. Compensation: •$133,400 - $247,700 / year •Assist in guiding legislators, and other elected officials, on any decisions affecting the health insurance industry Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!