Optum Looking For Policy and Industry Analyst, External Affairs India – Gurgaon, HR at Haryana , Gurgaon Full Time

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you getLeading edge technology in an industry that`s improving the lives of millionsHere, innovation isn`t about another gadget, it`s about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliablyThere`s no room for errorJoin us and start doing your life`s best work.(sm)

Unitedhealth group (uhg) is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyoneOptum, a key arm of uhg delivers care aided by technology and dataOur india operations, with 30 thousand employees in it services and technology, play a significant role in this journeyThe policy and industry analyst, external affairs will play a pivotal role in unitedhealth group’s government and policy efforts in indiaThis position will be instrumental in shaping powerful positions, reports and presentations that will strengthen industry and company stakeholder outreach with the government and industry stakeholders.
The individual will research, analyze, and shape strategic policy positions related to the it and tech industry as they relate to digital health care businessesThey will manage integrated advocacy planning, intelligence reports, collaborate with cross functional teams to maximize the impact of outreach effortsThe will engage with industry associations, consultants, analysts, think tanks and agencies as requiredEngagement with government and regulatory agencies may be required on an ad hoc basis.
This individual will work closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues globally and in india and be comfortable in a `sleeves rolled up` roleThey will gather industry intelligence and inform company leaders about pending legislative and regulatory issues that could impact the company.
This position will report to the vice president and country leader of external affairs, india.
Primary responsibilities:

Research, analyze and build policy positions, presentations and articles
Review and amend policy drafts
Lead discussions with diverse global teams to identify relevant messages and policy positions
Partner and align with internal teams to ensure successful and relevant outcome-based programs
Understand and maintain a process that meets stakeholder needs and outcomes on the plan
Conduct impact analysis of policies and identify relevant areas for follow up
Identify and manage opportunities to deepen stakeholder and industry including sponsorships and speakerships
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment)The company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required qualifications:

5-7 years of experience with a degree in economics, legal, arts, political science or business
Experience in creating articles, reports, powerpoint presentations and excel files to further external affairs efforts
Ideally related to the it services industry, new tech, privacy, labour regulations, taxation and their intersection with health care
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and solve problems
Sound judgment, analytical and technical capabilities, strong conceptual and strategic thinking
Efficient project and time management and ability to multitask and prioritize competing priorities
Self-starter with good written, oral and visual skills and an interest to learn and build a career
Worked in a collaborative high-performance environment, such as consulting or legal firms, high performance government affairs teams, or within a government agency
Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of colleagues and external partners
Based in guragram, india

Important attributes:
Highly organized: plans well, is organized and resourceful, is efficient and effective in tapping into multiple resources to get things done; lays out tasks in sufficient detail to mark the trail; is able to get things done with tight deadlines, can multitask without losing track
Demonstrating professional accountability and integrity: demonstrates deep personal accountability and the highest degree of ethical standards; champion of compliance and ethics in business practices; is energized by tough challenges and not afraid to make difficult decisions’ challenges the status quo; comfortable in confronting and working through conflict.
Effective communications: strongly gets a message across, writes and presents effectively; adjusts to fit the audience and the message
Managing diverse relationships: relates well to diverse styles, types, and classes; open to differences; effective across leaders, peers and juniors; builds diverse networks and quick to find common ground; treats differences fairly and equitably; treats everyone as a preferred customer.
Careers with optumHere`s the ideaWe built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyoneSo when it comes to how we use the world`s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serveOptum, part of the unitedhealth group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potentialFor you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matterOptum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life`s best work.(sm)

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