Vice President, External Affairs (Federal Government Affairs), Washington, DC

UnitedHealth Group • Washington, DC

99d • $196,600 - $337,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, External Affairs (Federal Government Affairs), Washington, DC will be responsible for working with colleagues across Government Affairs and the Company to develop and implement advocacy strategies on declared Federal government advocacy priorities. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Requirements

• Must have 10-15 years of senior-level experience working in Congress, the Executive Branch, government relations, public policy, advocacy or campaigns
• Experience developing and executing successful policy, lobbying or political strategies
• Experience or background in the health care industry or another highly regulated environment strongly preferred; political campaign experience welcome
• Impeccable personal character and high integrity - able to represent the Company with the highest standards of professionalism in internal and external settings
• Highly motivated and reliable, with a strong work ethic and deep pride in one's work
• Outstanding written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to consistently prepare high-quality, time-sensitive internal and external deliverables
• Solid detail orientation and ability to consistently manage projects or contribute to activities with the highest degree of quality, professionalism and responsiveness
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship, negotiation and presentation skills
• Thorough knowledge of the Federal legislative and regulatory processes
• Keen political acumen and ability to navigate issues comprehensively - inclusive of direct advocacy, policy and research, coalitions, third party engagement and public opinion
• Existing relationships and credibility with Congressional offices and/or the Executive Branch
• Eagerness to learn, improve, grow, and earn new opportunities - including demonstrating responsiveness to constructive feedback
• Ability to pivot and quickly adapt in response to changes in the external environment or company priorities
• Ability to thrive in an intense, accountable environment for a complex, highly diversified industry-leading, mission-oriented company committed to improving access, affordability, experience and outcomes for the people we are privileged to serve

Responsibilities

• Driving and contributing to effective advocacy efforts to advance and protect the Company's objectives at the federal level
• Actively engaging in lobbying activities by communicating and advocating for priorities and building and deepening the Company's relationships with federal legislative and executive branch officials and staff
• Anticipating, influencing and monitoring federal legislative and regulatory initiatives that may materially impact the Company
• Contributing to comprehensive strategic plans that leverage direct advocacy, policy and research, coalitions, stakeholder engagement and public opinion to advance the Company's objectives at the federal level
• Partnering with the Company's federal consultants on advocacy and relationship development priorities
• Establishing and maintaining engagement with select external stakeholders, including industry partners, coalitions, thought leaders and other stakeholders who are able to influence advocacy outcomes
• Contributing to and developing timely content to support declared priorities, including but not limited to executive briefing materials, talking points, executive updates, advocacy materials and presentations
• Partnering effectively with colleagues in the business, including facilitating executive-level meetings with federal policymakers and staff
• Working closely with the PAC manager to optimize political giving strategies

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities