Director of Federal Government Relations

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States UnitedHealth Group Full time
Director, Federal Government Affairs

UnitedHealth Group is a leading health care and well-being company dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. Our organization is comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working together to build a better health system for all. As a Director, Federal Government Affairs, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing advocacy strategies to advance and protect our company's objectives at the federal level.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to effective advocacy efforts to advance and protect our company's objectives at the federal level.
  • Actively engage in lobbying activities by communicating and advocating for priorities and building and deepening relationships with federal legislative and executive branch officials and staffs.
  • Anticipate, influence, and monitor federal legislative and regulatory initiatives that may materially impact our company.
  • Contribute to comprehensive strategic plans that leverage direct advocacy, policy and research, coalitions, stakeholder engagement, and public opinion to advance our company's objectives at the federal level.
  • Partner with our federal consultants on advocacy and relationship development priorities.
  • Support engagement with select external stakeholders, including industry partners, coalitions, thought leaders, and other stakeholders who are able to influence advocacy outcomes.
  • Contribute to and develop timely content to support declared priorities, including executive briefing materials, talking points, executive updates, advocacy materials, and presentations.
  • Partner effectively with colleagues in the business, including facilitating executive-level meetings with federal policymakers and staff.
  • Work closely with the PAC manager to optimize political giving strategies.

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role. Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience working in Congress, the Executive Branch, government relations, public policy, advocacy, government affairs, or campaigns.
  • Experience developing and executing successful policy, lobbying, or political strategies.
  • Proven track record of representing an organization with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in internal and external settings.
  • Outstanding written communication, presentation, project management, and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to consistently prepare high-quality, time-sensitive internal and external deliverables.
  • Advanced knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory processes.
  • Advanced political acumen and ability to navigate issues comprehensively – inclusive of direct advocacy, policy and research, coalitions, third-party engagement, and public opinion.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Health care experience.
  • Political campaign experience.

Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge:

  • Eagerness to learn, improve, grow, and earn new opportunities – including demonstrating responsiveness to constructive feedback.
  • Ability to pivot and quickly adapt in response to changes in the external environment or company priorities.
  • Ability to thrive in an intense, accountable environment for a complex, highly diversified industry-leading, mission-oriented company committed to improving access, affordability, experience, and outcomes for the people we are privileged to serve.
  • Ability to partner effectively with colleagues in the business, including facilitating executive-level meetings with federal policymakers and staff.

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.

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