Tribal Liaison

Anticipated End Date:

2026-05-22

Position Title:

Tribal Liaison

Job Description:

Tribal Liaison

Location: Louisiana

Field: This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Tribal Liaison is responsible for interfacing with Tribal Leaders, Indian Health Services, and Tribal 638 Service Delivery Systems; building and maintaining strategic relations, alliances, and coalitions; developing and implementing strategic initiatives, member outreach and retention activities, and health plan cultural sensitivity. Also, responsible for coordinating and supervising the implementation of strategies related to specific business programs, products, territory or expansion.

How you will make an impact:

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Manages Tribal Liaison team including field activities, scheduling of large events, and coordination staff activities.
• Plans, facilitates, and manages bi-annual Health Plan meetings; provides documentation to the State to maintain contractual compliance and to Health Plan leadership for use in service delivery improvement, as well as Indian health care compliance.
• Attends Tribal Consultations as requested by individual Tribal units or at the request of a state agency/department. Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with state, business, and tribal leaders, and members.
• Reviews and revises the Cultural Competency Plan and Health Plan training program; assists in the delivery of annual cultural competency training.
• Collaborates with Medical Director and Service Coordination staff to address the needs of Native American members with complex issues.
• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with the member population for the primary purpose of increasing enrollment and decreasing disenrollment.
• Ensures consistent compliance with state, federal, and company specific requirements. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a BA/BS in Business Administration, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; 5 years of experience in an administrative, Tribal leadership, social work or other role in Native American community organization, including Tribal 638 or Indian Health facility related to health or community service; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• MBA preferred.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

PCG > Community Outreach

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.