Strategic Government Affairs Director

7 days ago

Washington, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time

UnitedHealth Group is a leading health care and well-being company dedicated to enhancing the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We comprise two distinct businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working together to build a better healthcare system for all. Your contributions will have a significant impact on transforming healthcare for years to come.

This role involves managing Congressional and state oversight matters within our External Affairs organization. You will work closely with colleagues across External Affairs, UHG Legal, and the Company to develop strategies for handling inquiries and ongoing scrutiny of healthcare markets.

The primary responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing strategies for managing Congressional and state oversight inquiries and ongoing scrutiny of healthcare markets in partnership with Legal, Communications, and Business teams.
  • Providing strategic direction, leadership, and oversight to internal and external resources on high-profile federal and state oversight-related matters, including the development of written and oral testimony in partnership with Communications.
  • Liaising with Legal to manage document productions and written responses to oversight inquiries, as well as staff briefings and response to general Congressional inquiries.
  • Creating 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.
  • Monitoring federal and state oversight trends that may significantly impact the Company.
  • Contributing to effective advocacy efforts to advance and protect the Company's objectives at the federal and state level.

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • At least 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 of the Congressional oversight process and political dynamics.
  • Existing relationships and credibility with Congressional oversight entities, including understanding of reputational risks and intersection of policy, politics, communications, relationship management.
  • Experience developing and executing successful oversight management strategies.
  • A 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.
  • Local residency in Washington D.C. or willingness to relocate.

With a salary range of $147,300 to $282,800 annually, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution. UnitedHealth Group is committed to making the health system work better for everyone, promoting diversity, and mitigating our environmental impact.

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