UnitedHealth Group · 5 days ago
Director of Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$132K/yr - $227K/yr
7+ years expUnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. The Director, Federal Government Affairs will develop and implement advocacy strategies on federal government priorities, engaging in lobbying activities and building relationships with federal officials.
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Hiring Manager
Chip Jansen
Responsibilities
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 staffs
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
Supporting 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
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience working in Congress, the Executive Branch, government relations, public policy, advocacy, government affairs or campaigns
Experience developing and executing successful policy, lobbying or political strategies
Proven track record of representing an organization with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in internal and external settings
Proven outstanding written communication, presentation, project management and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to consistently prepare high-quality, time-sensitive internal and external deliverables
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory processes
Demonstrated advanced political acumen and ability to navigate issues comprehensively – inclusive of direct advocacy, policy and research, coalitions, third party engagement and public opinion
Reside local and commutable to Washington, DC Offices
Preferred
Healthcare experience
Political campaign experience
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
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