Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective/strategic business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes
• Support short- and long-term operational/strategic business activities through analysis
• Assess and analyze business data to inform recommendations related to tech platform rationalization, vendor spend, capital spend, and process improvements
• Creation and application of project plans to effectively prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks with a high sense urgency across one or more projects and/or assessment areas
• Create high-level process flow documents
• Develop requirements for operations and technology teams
  

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 in Business, Finance, Health Administration, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in business process design and delivery of strategic operational initiatives, performing functions such as gathering requirements, process development, creating SOPs, gap analysis, etc.
• 2+ years of applied critical thinking and analytical skills demonstrated through complex data collection and analysis and ability to translate findings into insights for an executive audience
• 2+ years of experience working with internal and external stakeholders, proven ability to provide client consultation and facilitate client meetings over the phone and in-person with varying levels of personal from staff to leadership, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a complex and matrixed environment, proven ability to collaborate with project team members and client stakeholders to design and implement effective solutions to complex business problems
• Must be able to travel 25% annually within the US
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in external consulting or internal strategy department for a healthcare organization
• Knowledge of medical group operations across both fee-for-service and risk-based payment models
• Specific experience in value-based care delivery is a plus, including both provider and payer side operational experience
• Knowledge of EMR software requirements, operations, or implementations; Experience working as a liaison between technical teams and the business
• Solid organization and project management skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive forward progress on projects in support of large-scale business transformations
  

Careers with Optum . Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only : The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

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

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.