VP, Regulatory Affairs- 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.

Ovations, a UnitedHealth Group company, is dedicated to improving the health and well being of Americans over 50. We currently serve over 3.6 million individuals across the nation, helping to address their unique needs for preventive and acute health care services, deal with chronic conditions, and access to care and services. Come to Ovations and discover the rare combination of a rewarding career and the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.



Serve as lead representative of AmeriChoice, UnitedHealth Group's Medicaid subsidiary, at the State Legislature, regulatory agencies, and with other stakeholders on legislative, regulatory and policy matters.
Develop strategies to influence and affect state regulations, legislation, contracts and the design of state funded health care programs.
Ensure compliance with Medicaid contract and regulatory requirements.
Report to the Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs.
Liaison with state regulatory agencies on matters of law, rule, regulation and compliance.
As a registered lobbyist, develop and maintain relationships with state 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 regulations, reimbursement rates, contracts and other requirements.
Ensure compliance with state Medicaid contract and regulatory requirements; lead preparation for state audits.
Interpret and provide operational guidance on state Medicaid requirements.
Review all state communications prior to submission (ex: reports, corrective action plans and policies and procedures).
Participate in efforts to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.


Job Requirements:
Minimum of seven (7) years of combined experience in state government, legislative, regulatory and/or health care policy environment required.
Knowledge of and experience with Medicaid 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V