Associate Director, National Regulatory Affairs - Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Progress marches on, no matter how much you drag your feet. But here at UnitedHealth Group, forget dragging. We're sprinting! Constant change is the only way we roll. As Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs, you will manage a team of regulatory professionals and provide strategic leadership to our business partners. Here you'll find yourself challenging the status quo and making a real impact in health care.

This position supports UnitedHealthcare's position as a thought leader on active and emerging regulatory affairs issues at the state and federal levels. The Associate Director of National Regulatory Affairs will oversee tracking of regulatory issues, relationships, and outreach to federal agencies to share information. This role will interact with staff from Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Legal, External Affairs, and business teams across the Organization to ensure a coordinated approach. The Associate Director of National Regulatory Affairs also assists business partners with advocacy writing and preparing senior leaders for external meetings.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports development of existing and new tracking capabilities related to state and federal legislation and regulations
• Produces and supports communications of new, existing, and final state and federal legislation and regulations
• Refines written work products to ensure that they are accurate, high quality, and written in a consistent voice
• Assists business partners with drafting documents related to proposed regulatory changes, clarifications sought regarding regulatory guidance, and business goals
• Supports the National Regulatory Affairs team in developing and executing regulatory advocacy priorities across the business
• Collaborates with business, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and External Affairs colleagues to review, analyze, and develop/oversee project plans to support implementation of advocacy strategies
• Maintains awareness of current and emerging trends/changes in the regulatory environment

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:

• 5+ years of experience in a health care and/or managed care in a regulatory environment in a compliance, regulatory or legal capacity
• Experience in a position where solid oral and written communication skills were required
• Project management experience, including experience simultaneously managing multiple projects
• Proficient in data management through Excel, SharePoint, and Teams
• Demonstrated persuasive and factual writing with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail for internal and external audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build solid professional relationships
• Demonstrated well-developed organizational skills with the ability to be resourceful, solutions-focused, and anticipate and overcome obstacles
• Proven excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills across internal business groups, Compliance and Legal professionals, and with external regulators
• Proven ability to effectively understand and communicate detailed and complex information

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

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.