Director, Commercial Health Policy - Washington D.C.

Director, Commercial Insurance Health Policy

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. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

The Director, Commercial Insurance Health Policy, will manage External Affairs' efforts to develop policy solutions to achieve UnitedHealth Group's advocacy priorities and advance our mission. This person will work on a wide range of commercial policy issues, including advancing health coverage, improving care affordability, achieving better care outcomes, and improving the consumer experience.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Lead policy development and contribute to advocacy strategy for the topics of ERISA preemption, group fully insured innovation, Exchanges policy, administrative simplification, state and federal health care-related taxes, and maintaining consumer choice
• Ensure senior business leaders are updated on external policy events related to your policy portfolio and work with senior leaders to develop policy positioning and advocacy goals
• Draft internal communications including weekly updates and manage completion of regulatory and legislative summaries
• Manage development of thought leadership materials
• Track and summarize Congressional hearings and relevant agency and stakeholder meetings
• Research policy topics and pertinent industry developments to highlight environmental trends and support internal initiatives
• Draft official correspondence, thought leadership collateral, presentations, policy updates, and other materials for external and internal efforts
• Direct select cross-functional projects to support External Affairs advocacy priorities
• Establish relationships with colleagues across the enterprise to ensure coordinated engagement on health policy issues and effectively ensure consistency of messaging
• Participate in internal working groups, including deployment of comprehensive strategies and tactics, to achieve UnitedHealth Group's policy and advocacy priorities
• Predict emerging external stakeholder trends and internal business needs and develop innovative solutions to meet them

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 :

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $156,400 to $268,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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