Associate Director, Health Policy External Affairs - Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Associate Director, Health Policy, will support UnitedHealth Group efforts to advance policy solutions across health care benefits, care delivery, and data and technology issues by developing and coordinating research, thought leadership, and strategies to advance UnitedHealth Group's mission. The Associate Director, Health Policy is a policy expert and strategic thinker with knowledge of government health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid and how policy developments in the area of data privacy, governance, and technologies (such as artificial intelligence and machine learning) affect such programs.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Track and analyze federal and state legislation, regulations, and policy developments in the area of data privacy, governance, and artificial intelligence/machine learning.
• Track and report on Congressional hearings and relevant agency and stakeholder meetings.
• Research policy topics to discern environmental trends and support priority internal initiatives.
• Draft official correspondence, thought leadership collateral, presentations, policy updates, and other materials for external and internal efforts.
• Support creation of advocacy materials and partner with colleagues to develop strategies and materials to drive policy change.
• Identify impactful business threats or opportunities to Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
• Collaborate with colleagues in across business functions to ensure coordinated engagement on health policy issues and effectively ensure consistency of messaging.
• Engage with policy thought leaders and coalitions for proactive positioning around our key priorities.
• Participate in internal working groups, including deployment of comprehensive strategies and tactics, to achieve UnitedHealth Group's policy and advocacy priorities.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of experience in health care policy
• Experience monitoring, analyzing, and synthesizing state and/or federal legislation impacting data privacy, governance and technologies
• Proven understanding through experience of how legislation impacts business goals and ability to articulate these impacts
• Industry-wide perspective across the health care sector
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build rapport and trust and an affinity for collaborative work
• Superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and programs to senior executives
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to gather, assess, and synthesize information from various sources
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to manage work on multiple simultaneously
• Ability to anticipate needs and foresee and overcome obstacles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Public Administration, Law, Medicine and/or related work

Careers with UnitedHealth Group. Discover rewarding opportunities as we help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Join a team of people who are talented, compassionate and driven. We will support you with the global outreach, resources and inclusive culture we're proud to foster as a Fortune 5 company. We encourage you to grow as we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performance.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $101,200 to $184,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.