UnitedHealth Group · 18 hours ago
Director Medicare Policy
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$132K/yr - $227K/yr
5+ years expUnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company dedicated to improving health outcomes. The Associate Director, Medicare Policy, will support efforts related to Medicare Advantage policy solutions, monitoring legislation, and developing advocacy strategies.
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Hiring Manager
Chip Jansen
Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze and report on federal Medicare legislation, regulations, and policy developments in the areas of Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplemental insurance, Part D redesign, Medicare reform proposals (e.g., Medicare for All), and other Medicare topics
Lead strategic monitoring and analysis of Congressional hearings and key agency and stakeholder engagements to inform organizational priorities and decision-making
Develop and drive Congressional office-specific messaging and advocacy strategies, crafting high-impact materials and guiding engagement efforts with Congress and the Administration
Lead the analysis of key Medicare think tank and thought leader activities
Partner cross-functionally to direct and coordinate advocacy strategy during the Medicare Advantage rate notice and technical rule cycles, ensuring timely, impactful engagement with policymakers and stakeholders
Lead policy research and industry analysis to identify emerging environmental trends and shape internal strategic initiatives
Develop official correspondence, thought leadership content, presentations, and policy updates to advance strategic objectives
Lead coordination of cross-functional initiatives to advance External Affairs advocacy priorities, aligning teams and resources to maximize impact
Establish relationships with colleagues across the enterprise to ensure coordinated engagement on health policy issues and effectively ensure consistency of messaging
Facilitate internal working groups, including deployment of comprehensive strategies and tactics, to achieve UnitedHealth Group’s policy and advocacy priorities
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in health care policy with:
Experience monitoring, analyzing, and synthesizing state and/or federal and regulations
Understanding of how legislation impacts business goals and ability to articulate these impacts
Proven excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to build rapport and trust and an affinity for collaborative work
Demonstrated industry-wide perspective across the health care sector
Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and programs to senior executives
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and the ability to gather, assess, and synthesize information from various sources
Demonstrated solid organizational skills and ability to manage work on multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and foresee and overcome obstacles
Medicare policy 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
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