Director, Government Affairs
Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about your relationships in Lansing. Who do you know, and how did you build those connections?
What they are checking: Whether they have real, credible relationships with Michigan legislators and agencies, since the role requires living in Michigan.
Tell me about a time you testified or prepared someone to testify before a legislative committee.
What they are checking: Experience with formal advocacy and presenting the company's case under public scrutiny.
What would you do
A bill moving fast would hurt our business, and a key legislator supports it. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Ability to advocate effectively while preserving relationships that matter long term.
How do you explain a regulatory change to operations leaders so they understand what they need to do?
What they are checking: Translating policy into practical business impact, which the posting calls operational impact evaluation.
How do you work with health plan associations when their position doesn't fully match ours?
What they are checking: Coalition skills and knowing when to work through an association versus on your own.
How would you report on government affairs activity to a Board of Directors?
What they are checking: Ability to brief senior leaders concisely on risks, wins and what comes next.
About the work
Walk me through how you'd analyze a new Medicaid bill and decide what position the company should take.
What they are checking: Ability to assess operational and financial impact and turn it into a clear policy position.
How do you decide which legislative priorities to push in a session when you can't fight every battle?
What they are checking: Strategic judgment about where to spend limited political capital.
What do you see as the biggest policy issues facing Medicaid managed care in Michigan right now?
What they are checking: Current, informed awareness of the policy landscape they would be working in.
How do you make sure your lobbying stays within state ethics and disclosure rules?
What they are checking: Integrity and knowledge of lobbying compliance, which protects the company's reputation.
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