Associate Director - Federal Government Affairs

UnitedHealth Group•Washington, DC

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company dedicated to improving health outcomes globally. The Federal Government Affairs team plays a critical role in advancing this mission by engaging with policymakers and shaping solutions that impact millions. This role focuses on managing key processes, advancing high-priority initiatives, and ensuring clarity, coordination, and accountability within the team. It is a highly visible position for someone detail-oriented and substantively curious, capable of connecting policy, people, and execution.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Congress, the Executive Branch, government relations, public affairs, public policy, advocacy, or campaigns.
Based in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule (minimum four days per week in office).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the health care sector.
Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
Experience supporting government affairs or externally facing teams.
Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Quorum) and managing or organizing SharePoint systems.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, actionable insights.
Flexible and adaptable; thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Impeccable personal character and high integrity; able to represent the company with the highest standards of professionalism.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Drive execution and accountability across the team's work.
Develop and manage systems for tracking engagement with policymakers and senior leadership.
Monitor priorities, action items, and follow-ups to ensure progress and accountability.
Build and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools to provide visibility into team performance and outcomes.
Project manage and execute key initiatives, including congressional fly-ins, site visits, and external engagement opportunities.
Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders for seamless execution.
Drive timelines, manage deliverables, and ensure outcomes are achieved.
Oversee the intake, tracking, and resolution of high-profile casework inquiries from policymakers and stakeholders.
Develop clear action plans and partner across the enterprise to drive timely resolution of casework.
Identify trends and insights from casework to inform strategy and improve responsiveness.
Attend legislative hearings, briefings, and key external events, synthesizing and distilling insights for the team.
Develop and contribute to content including talking points, executive briefings, advocacy materials, and presentations.
Translate complex policy and political dynamics into clear, actionable insights for internal audiences.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, coordination, and team effectiveness.
Help organize and optimize shared systems, including SharePoint and CRM platforms.
Leverage AI and emerging tools to enhance productivity and quality of outputs.