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Director, State Affairs - IL
Humana INC · 🇺🇸 Remote Illinois · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 260 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 130 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Humana INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Associate Director, Technology Solutions” (Computer and Information Systems Managers) in KY: $154k–$179k, median $162k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Humana INC
The US Department of Labor certified 260 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 130 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Become a part of our caring community The Director, State Affairs (Director of State Affairs, Illinois) leads Humana’s state advocacy and government engagement strategy across Illinois with additional responsibilities for a region of states including, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Delaware and Connecticut. This role advances Humana’s policy priorities, strengthens key state relationships, and supports business growth through strategic advocacy and public sector engagement. As the face of Humana in priority states, the Director ensures a coordinated, enterprise-wide approach to legislative and regulatory activity. This role reports to the Director of State Affairs for the Upper Midwest. In this role you will: • Lead Humana's state advocacy, legislative affairs, and government engagement efforts across Illinois and assigned regional markets. • Advance legislative, regulatory, and business priorities through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement. • Partner with Medicare, Medicaid, and market leaders to align advocacy efforts with growth and operational objectives. • Build and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, Medicaid agencies, Departments of Insurance, and other key stakeholders. • Monitor, identify and escalate emerging policy, legislative, and regulatory developments, recommending strategies to mitigate risk and drive opportunity. • Collaborate with internal partners across policy, legal, compliance, communications, and business teams to ensure coordinated advocacy efforts. • Manage external consultants, lobbying firms, trade associations, and advocacy partners to achieve strategic objectives. • Deliver timely policy insights and recommendations to senior leadership. • Develop and execute stakeholder engagement, coalition-building, and political engagement strategies that strengthen Humana's reputation and influence. Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications • Residence in Illinois required, with preference given to candidates located in or near Springfield, IL. Candidates located in the Chicago metropolitan area will also be considered. • Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Illinois, including frequent travel between Chicago and Springfield, as well as periodic travel within the assigned region. • Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Health Policy, Communications, Business, or a related field. • 8+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, state government, public policy, lobbying, healthcare advocacy, legislative affairs, or related fields. • Proven success influencing legislative, regulatory, or public policy outcomes through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement. • Strong understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes and their impact on healthcare and business operations. • Experience building and maintaining relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders. • Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex policy issues to diverse audiences. • Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a highly matrixed, fast-paced organization and influence without direct authority. • Knowledge of Medicaid programs and healthcare policy Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in a related field. • Experience with healthcare policy, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, or health insurance regulation. • Knowledge of Illinois Medicaid and Illinois state government. • Established relationships with Illinois policymakers, regulators, and healthcare stakeholders. • Experience managing external advocacy partners, including lobbying firms and trade associations. Additional Information • Remote position