Director, Government Relations (Ovations)

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.

Serve as lead representative of Ovations, at the State and Federal Legislature, regulatory agencies, and with other stakeholders on legislative, regulatory and policy matters.
Develop strategies to influence and affect state and federal regulations, legislation, contracts and the design of state funded health care programs.
Ensure compliance with Medicaid and Medicare contract and regulatory requirements.
Report to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs.
Liaison with state and federal regulatory agencies on matters of law, rule, regulation and compliance.
As a registered lobbyist, develop and maintain relationships with state and federal associations, regulators, elected officials and their staff.
Evaluate impact of legislative and regulatory initiatives; develop recommendations and strategies for Senior Management consideration.
Track, provide comment on and influence existing and proposed state and federal regulations, reimbursement rates, contracts and other requirements.
Ensure compliance with state Medicaid and federal Medicare contract and regulatory requirements; lead preparation for state and federal audits.
Interpret and provide operational guidance on state Medicaid and federal Medicare requirements.
Review all state and federal communications prior to submission (ex: reports, corrective action plans and policies and procedures).
Participate in efforts to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.


Minimum of seven (7) years of combined experience in state and federal government, legislative, regulatory and/or health care policy environment required.
Knowledge of and experience with Medicaid and Medicare managed care and/or government funded health care programs preferred.
Excellent planning, analytical, writing, verbal and presentation skills required.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and to prioritize projects.
PC proficiency required.