UnitedHealth Group · 1 month ago
UnitedHealth Group - Senior Vice President, Federal Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $375K/yr
15+ years expUnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company dedicated to improving health outcomes globally. They are seeking a dynamic executive to lead their federal lobbying team, responsible for shaping the company's federal government affairs strategy and building relationships with key policymakers.
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Responsibilities
Lead Federal Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive federal lobbying strategy aligned with UnitedHealth Group's business objectives and policy priorities
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of federal lobbyists, ensuring alignment, accountability and professional growth
Policy Influence: Shape and influence federal legislation and regulation impacting health care, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, pharmacy benefits and digital health
Relationship Management: Build and sustain trusted relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, federal agencies and key stakeholders
Executive Engagement: Serve as a senior advisor to the executive leader of Government Affairs and executive leadership on federal policy developments and political dynamics
Coalition Building: Represent UnitedHealth Group in industry coalitions, trade associations and advocacy partnerships
Crisis & Opportunity Management: Anticipate policy threats and opportunities; develop rapid response strategies to protect and advance business interests
Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all lobbying activities comply with federal laws and internal policies; provide regular updates and strategic insights to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in federal government affairs, public policy or legislative roles with a strong focus on health care
Deep understanding of the U.S. legislative and regulatory process, especially in health care policy
Proven success leading and developing high-performing teams
Solid bipartisan relationships across Capitol Hill and federal agencies
Exceptional communication, negotiation and strategic thinking skills
Experience working in or with large, complex organizations
Preferred
Executive presence and credibility with senior policymakers and corporate leaders
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Solid ethical standards and commitment to transparency and compliance
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally across business units
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group is a medical insurance company that offers health technology, patient checkups, and pharmacy services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.57BKey Investors
Berkshire Hathaway
2025-08-15Post Ipo Equity· $1.57B
2024-03-22Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2021-08-25Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Hayek
Chief Executive Officer
Wayne DeVeydt
CFO
Recent News
2026-01-24
2026-01-23
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