Government Affairs Director

2 days ago

Washington, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time
Transforming Health Care Through Strategic Government Affairs

At UnitedHealth Group, we are dedicated to improving health outcomes for millions around the world. Our Government Affairs team plays a critical role in ensuring our company's success in a complex and highly regulated environment.



Key Responsibilities:


  • Develop and Implement Oversight Strategies: Drive strategy and management of Congressional and state oversight inquiries and ongoing scrutiny of health care markets, working in partnership with colleagues in Legal, Communications, and the Business.
  • Lead Government Relations and Compliance: Provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight to internal and external resources on high-profile federal and state oversight-related matters, including development of written and oral testimony, in partnership with Communications.
  • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Liaise with Legal to manage document productions and written responses to oversight inquiries, as well as staff briefings and response to general Congressional inquiries.
  • Anticipate and Monitor Oversight Trends: Develop executive briefing materials, talking points, executive updates, and presentations, partnering with federal government affairs colleagues and Legal to facilitate executive-level meetings with federal policymakers and staff regarding oversight matters.
  • Drive Effective Advocacy: Anticipate and monitor federal and state oversight trends that may materially impact the Company, contributing to effective advocacy efforts to advance and protect the Company's objectives at the federal and state level.


Requirements:


  • Experience: 8+ years of experience in legal, political or government affairs and strategic communications experience on the Hill, at a law firm or consulting firm managing Congressional oversight for clients, or as Committee staff or Agency staff.
  • Advanced Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of Congressional oversight process and political dynamics.
  • Relationships and Credibility: Existing relationships and credibility with Congressional oversight entities, including understanding of reputational risks and intersection of policy, politics, communications, relationship management.
  • Strategic Leadership: Proven track record of representing an organization with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in internal and external settings.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Outstanding written communication, presentation, project management, and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to consistently prepare high-quality, time-sensitive internal and external deliverables.


UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Salary Range: $147,300 to $282,800 annually.



UnitedHealth Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).



At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

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