Vice President, State Government Affairs - Remote in North Carolina
About The Position
The Vice President, State Government Affairs is part of UnitedHealth Group’s Government Affairs organization and develops and implements strategies for state government advocacy, growth, relationship-building, reputational priorities, and business advancement. The role serves as the company’s primary liaison in North Carolina with state and local leaders, including the Administration, legislators and their staffs, agency officials, and external stakeholders. The position reports to the Regional Vice President, State Government Affairs and is remote for candidates located in North Carolina. The role works with Government Affairs colleagues and company business segments to advance company objectives through direct advocacy, policy and research, coalitions, third-party engagement, and public opinion. It monitors legislative and regulatory developments, develops strategies to address emerging issues, directs state advocacy consultants, supports political engagement, and provides timely written materials and updates to senior leaders. Remote employees must follow UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience working with a state Legislature, Executive Branch, municipal government officials, government relations, public policy, advocacy, government affairs, or campaigns.
- Must be local to North Carolina.
Nice To Haves
- Political campaign experience.
- Healthcare industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Drive and contribute to advocacy efforts that advance the company’s state advocacy and growth opportunities.
- Facilitate relationships between business segment leaders and key state and local elected officials.
- Engage in lobbying and advocacy with the State Legislature and Executive branch.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with legislators, legislative staff, Administration personnel, and relevant Executive Branch agencies to influence priority legislative and regulatory outcomes.
- Establish and maintain engagement with influential third parties, including health plan associations, industry partners, business groups, external coalitions, advocacy groups, thought leaders, and other stakeholders.
- Anticipate, influence, and monitor legislative and regulatory initiatives and emerging state issues that may affect the company, and develop and execute strategies to manage them.
- Direct the company’s state advocacy consultants on advocacy, growth, and relationship-development priorities.
- Contribute to strategic plans that use direct advocacy, policy and research, coalitions, third-party engagement, and public opinion to advance company objectives.
- Develop and contribute to timely written deliverables that meet high standards of professionalism.
- Work with colleagues and in-market business segments to increase visibility for key company initiatives in the states.
- Build and manage relationships with internal business leaders and partner with them on state advocacy and growth initiatives.
- Work with company leaders to develop and execute the company’s political engagement strategy.
- Respond to senior leaders’ inquiries about state issues and keep them informed about priority developments and issues.
- Use new and existing relationships to identify and expand company opportunities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
