Director Regulatory Affairs - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

7h•Remote

About The Position

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum Insight is seeking a strategic and highly collaborative leader to serve as the VP of Government Programs & HHS Strategic Coordination. This role will coordinate enterprise-wide efforts across Optum Insight, Optum Health, Optum Rx, and UnitedHealthcare on key product and technology initiatives responding to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), including CMS, CMMI. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. 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.

Requirements

10+ years of experience working with CMS, CMMI, HHS, or federal health programs
Experience navigating matrixed organizations
Proven understanding of Optum Insight Product portfolio
Proven understanding of federal program structures and health IT policy
Proven solid communication skills
Ability to travel 25%25

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated background in federal health IT policy or CMS transformation initiatives
Experience with federal RFIs/RFPs
Demonstrated familiarity with Optum Insight products
Unified enterprise coordination on HHS/CMS initiatives
Ability to strengthen federal relationships
Proactive identification of opportunities and risks
High-quality communication and streamlined processes

Responsibilities

Translate emerging policy, rulemaking, and innovation into actionable product strategies across Optum businesses
Partner with product, growth, regulatory and market leaders to shape enterprise positions that both influence and anticipate regulatory direction.
Serve as a strategic connector between HHS/CMS stakeholders and Optum product teams to ensure regulatory insight informs solution design
Policy, Proposed Rule, RFI/RFP, and Federal Opportunity Alignment
Internal Communication & Governance