UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world.
We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all.
Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others.
Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Director, Government Affairs (Oversight and Investigations) will be part of the UHG External Affairs organization, responsible for working with colleagues across External Affairs, UHG Legal, and the Company to manage Congressional and state oversight matters.
This individual will have dual reporting into the UHG Legal department.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Driving 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
- Providing strategic direction, leadership, and oversight to internal and external resources on high-profile federal and state oversight-related matters, including development of any 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
- Developing 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
- Anticipating and monitoring 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
Ability, 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
You’ll 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 as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications :
- 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 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
- 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 and commutable to Washington D.C. or willing to relocate
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience or background in the health care industry or another highly regulated environment
Washington D.C. Residents Only : The salary range for this role is $147,300 to $282,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.
We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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