Director - Federal Government Affairs
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, shaping public policy, and advocating for solutions that improve health care. This role involves serving as a key representative of the company before federal policymakers and stakeholders, developing and executing advocacy strategies on high-priority federal issues, and building trusted relationships across Congress and the policy community in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic lobbyist, strategic thinker, skilled advocate, and relationship builder passionate about advancing meaningful policy solutions in health care.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in Congress, the Executive Branch, government relations, public policy, advocacy, government affairs, political campaigns, or related fields
- Advanced knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes
- Proven track record of representing an organization with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity
- Proven outstanding written and verbal communication, presentation, project management, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated political acumen and ability to navigate complex policy and stakeholder environments
- Based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and able to work in a hybrid environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing and executing successful lobbying strategies
- Capitol Hill experience
- Political campaign experience
- Health care policy or health care industry experience
- Experience building and managing relationships with federal policymakers and senior government officials
- Experience using government affairs CRM platforms, such as Quorum
Responsibilities
- Represent the company before federal policymakers
- Practice the craft of advocacy by educating policymakers, translating complex issues into compelling messages, and building understanding and support for the company’s priorities
- Serve as a primary advocate for UnitedHealth Group with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and other federal policymakers
- Build, strengthen, and maintain trusted relationships with key Members of Congress, congressional staff, and policy stakeholders
- Represent the company’s priorities with professionalism, credibility, and integrity in every engagement
- Develop and execute lobbying strategies that advance and protect the company’s federal policy objectives
- Anticipate, monitor, and influence legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the company
- Help drive comprehensive advocacy campaigns that leverage direct lobbying, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, coalitions, research, and external partnerships
- Stay current on evolving political dynamics, policy developments, and stakeholder perspectives to help inform advocacy strategy
- Collaborate closely with business leaders and colleagues across External Affairs to develop and execute multi-faceted advocacy campaigns
- Facilitate executive engagement with federal policymakers and staff
- Partner with external consultants, industry organizations, coalitions, and other stakeholders to maximize advocacy effectiveness
- Work closely with the PAC team to support effective political engagement strategies
- Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity, accelerate research, and enhance advocacy effectiveness
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability across our team
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
