Executive Assistant - Federal Government Affairs

UnitedHealth Group•Washington, DC

11h•Onsite

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 crucial role in advancing this mission by engaging with policymakers and shaping solutions. This role is for an Executive Assistant who will act as a force multiplier for the team, supporting leaders at the highest external levels and ensuring the team operates with precision, speed, and impact. The position is for someone who wants to contribute, take ownership, and help drive outcomes.

Requirements

3+ years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally in complex or externally facing environments.
Experience managing travel, expenses, and executive scheduling.
Proven solid written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook (calendar management), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Proven impeccable personal character and high integrity; able to represent the company with the highest standards of professionalism in internal and external settings.
Experience with Lobbying Disclosure Act tracking for compliance.
Ability to be a team player who works well with others.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable; thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Experience supporting government affairs, policy, or externally facing teams.
Experience using CRM tools and managing or organizing SharePoint systems.
Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to drive initiatives to completion.
Proven solid attention to detail and ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Drive operational excellence across the team.
Manage complex calendars, travel, and expenses for four Vice Presidents, while providing direct support to the SVP.
Coordinate team-wide scheduling in a fast-moving, externally driven environment.
Anticipate needs, solve problems, and remove friction so the team can focus on impact.
Ensure adherence to compliance policies and procedures while supporting administrative and operational workflows.
Partner closely across the Executive Assistant team to ensure seamless coordination of executive priorities and day-to-day operations.
Support planning and execution of team activities, including meetings, offsites, and engagement initiatives.
Develop working knowledge of internal systems and protocols, including invoicing systems, travel and expense portals, and purchase ordering systems.
Prepare packages of materials for internal strategy sessions and external meetings with Members of Congress and senior stakeholders.
Ensure leaders are fully prepared—logistically and strategically—for every engagement.
Actively participate in team discussions—identifying issues, solving problems, and improving how we work.
Bring a project management mindset—helping drive initiatives forward and ensuring outcomes are achieved.
Serve as a connector across the team, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Use AI and emerging tools to streamline workflows, improve outputs, and increase efficiency.
Support and organize team systems, including SharePoint and CRM tools, to improve access to information and coordination.