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)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company’s Political Action Committee (PAC) - including managing receipts and disbursements processes, budgeting, PAC donor engagement, database and vendor management, data analytics and goal-setting
• Partner with Legal team to ensure full compliance with federal and state campaign finance laws and reporting and adherence to internal policies, procedures, and standards
• Lead strategy and execution of PAC fundraising campaigns, donor servicing, and employee engagement and education.
• Manage the company’s political expenditures in close collaboration with External Affairs Leadership and federal and state advocacy leads
• Develop executive-level deliverables - including key messaging, presentations, and reports for senior management and the Board of Directors
• Closely monitor external developments related to corporate political engagement, including:
  • Tracking best practices in corporate political giving and benchmarking approaches of peer companies
  • Identifying trends in media coverage, social media activity and stakeholder commentary on corporate political giving
• Advance and support timely External Affairs projects in support of the company’s 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 required; major in political science, public policy, or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience working in PAC management, government affairs, political fundraising, or campaign management
• In-depth understanding of political environment
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to create and edit key deliverables
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in event and meeting planning
• Experience in public affairs, communications, employee engagement, corporate governance or related field
• Experience managing a corporate PAC
• Proficiency with PAC software or campaign management tools
• Demonstrated sound judgement and adaptability to highly dynamic external environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly effective project management skills and solid attention to detail
• Highly organized self-starter and problem-solver, with an ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to navigate large organization and effectively collaborate with team members and functional departments
  

Careers at UnitedHealth Group. We have modest goals: Improve the lives of others. Change the landscape of health care forever. Leave the world a better place than we found it. Such aspirations tend to attract a certain type of person. Talented. Compassionate. Driven. To these select few, we offer the global reach, resources and can-do culture of a Fortune 5 company. We provide an environment where you're empowered to be your best. We encourage you to take risks. And we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performance. We believe the most important is the opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

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.