Intern - Government Affairs
About The Position
As a Government Affairs Intern, you will work closely in collaboration with the Investor Relations, Strategic Operations, Risk Management, and Corporate Real Estate departments at United Therapeutics Corporation (UT). In this role, you will support the Government Affairs department in its engagement with local, state, federal, and international governments, advancement of policy initiatives, and management of regulatory issues. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the realities of government affairs work, including preparing briefing materials, attending meetings, and monitoring the evolving political and regulatory environment. You will have the opportunity to build strong written and verbal communication skills, develop professional relationship-building abilities, and gain a practical understanding of advocacy, policy development, and community outreach. A key feature of this role is its seasonal structure, which mirrors the real-world rhythm of government affairs work: Fall: Strategic preparation for upcoming state legislative sessions, including policy agenda development, stakeholder mapping, and briefing document creation. Small Domestic Travel (15%) Spring: Policy-focused work conducted primarily in the office, concentrating on legislative tracking, research, and analysis. Small Domestic Travel (15%) Summer: Increased travel (50+% Travelling) and external engagement, which will include attending conferences, industry events, and meetings with state lobbyists and partners.
Requirements
- Must actively be a college student (rising junior or rising senior)
- Must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours a week at Silver Spring, MD office
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Interest in government affairs, policy, advocacy, and United Therapeutics’ mission
- Must have an active US Passport and/or Driver's License, as travel may be required as part of this internship
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Good communication abilities (written and verbal)
- Please include a cover letter with your application
Nice To Haves
- Majoring in Natural Sciences, Economics, History, Pre-Law or Political Science preferred. Other majors welcome to apply
- Prior experience working in government affairs, campaigns, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Research upcoming legislation that could affect United Therapeutics, our patients or our business.
- Maintain and expand UT’s use of legislation tracking software.
- Analyze legislation, then summarize the potential effects of that legislation on United Therapeutics, our patients, or our business.
- Keep track of a changing political and regulatory environment.
- Travel to UT locations across the country to engage with lobbyists and local partners.
- Advocate for United Therapeutics in relationship-building activities with government entities.
- Work to detail policy agendas to help propel United Therapeutics toward its advocacy goals.
- Attend meetings to gain insight from clients, local government officials, and relevant stakeholders.
- Update UT’s reporting obligations with local, state, and federal governments.
- Help support policy development in compliance with emerging regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of official documents (reports, memos, and other communication for both external and internal distribution).
Benefits
- Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.
- For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
