VP, Government Affairs - Remote in Tennessee

UnitedHealth Group•Nashville, TN

19d•$159,300 - $273,200•Remote

About The Position

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company dedicated to improving health outcomes globally. It comprises UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working towards a better health system for all. The Vice President, State Government Affairs will be a key member of the UHG External Affairs organization, responsible for developing and executing strategies related to state government advocacy, growth, relationship building, and reputational priorities. This role involves overall business advancement initiatives with key state policymakers. The individual will serve as the primary liaison for Minnesota, engaging with state and local leaders, including administration officials, legislators and their staff, agency officials, and external stakeholders. The position offers the flexibility to work remotely for individuals residing in Tennessee.

Requirements

7+ years of experience working with the state Legislature, the Executive Branch, municipal government officials, government relations, public policy, advocacy, government affairs, or campaigns
Resides in the state of Tennessee (preferably Nashville)
Impeccable personal character and high integrity – able to represent the company with the highest standards of professionalism in internal and external settings
A team player who works well with others
Highly motivated and reliable, with a solid work ethic and deep pride in one’s work
Meaningful existing relationships and credibility with state policymakers in the region; firm understanding of state legislative and executive processes and key players and ability to navigate and achieve results in assigned states
Outstanding written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to consistently prepare high-quality, time-sensitive internal and external deliverables
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
Solid detail orientation and ability to consistently manage projects and/or contribute to activities with the highest degree of quality, professionalism, and responsiveness
Excellent interpersonal, relationship, negotiation, and presentation skills
Thorough knowledge of region’s 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
Eagerness to learn, improve, grow, and learn 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
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Nice To Haves

Political campaign experience
Healthcare industry experience

Responsibilities

Driving and contributing to effective advocacy efforts to advance the company’s state advocacy and growth opportunities
Facilitating business segment leaders’ relationships with key state and local elected officials
Actively engaging in lobbying activities and advocacy efforts with the State Legislature and the Executive branch
Developing, fostering, and strengthening relationships with key legislative members, legislative staff, and key personnel in the Administration and relevant Executive Branch agencies primarily in Minnesota. to impact priority legislative and regulatory outcomes
Establishing and maintaining engagement with influential third parties including Health Plan Associations, industry partners and business groups, external coalitions, advocacy groups, thought leaders, and other stakeholders in a position to influence state outcomes
Anticipating, influencing, and monitoring legislative and regulatory initiatives that may impact the Company as well as emerging state issues that impact the Company's reputation and business and developing and executing strategies to manage them
Directing the company’s state advocacy consultants on key advocacy, growth, and relationship development priorities
Proactively contributing to comprehensive strategic plans that leverage direct advocacy, policy and research, coalitions, third party engagement and public opinion to advance the company’s objectives through compelling advocacy at the state level
Developing and contributing to a wide range of timely written deliverables with the highest standards of professionalism
Work closely with colleagues and in-market business segments to drive visibility on key Company initiatives in the states
Building and managing relationships with internal business leaders and partnering with them on state advocacy and growth initiatives
Working closely with Company leaders to develop and execute the Company’s political engagement strategy
Responding to inquiries on state issues from senior leaders and keeping senior leaders informed about priority ongoing developments and priority issues
Leverage new and existing relationships to identify and expand Company opportunities across Minnesota