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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Advisory Manager (Strategy & Growth) Payer Consulting - Remote is the overall project lead across moderate-complexity engagement @types and is responsible for determining overall approach and structure of analysis for engagement and key deliverables. The Manager (Strategy & Growth) Advisory Services will need substantial industry knowledge and will serve as the driving force behind team problem solving to help the clients identify strategic priorities, improve financial and market performance, rationalize services, and meet the many challenges that health care reform gives them. The Manager (Strategy & Growth) Advisory Services will assign workstreams to team members and self that reflect skills and development needs while meeting the needs and timelines of the client. This role will have a focus on project economics and will direct team to follow the practices needed to ensure both quality and profitability.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
Overall project lead across moderate-complexity engagement @types (or workstream lead for higher-complexity engagements)Ability to accurately diagnose the issues the client has identified (as well as underlying issues) and determine the appropriate strategic solutions
Build consensus among client stakeholders who play a critical role in the client's ability to successfully implement the identified solutions
Determining overall analytical approach and structure for engagement / workstream including key deliverables
Spend time coaching team members to develop approaches for their own sections when appropriate, reviewing and validating their work for accuracy and effectiveness
Principal point of day-to-day contact for client project lead
Establishes optimal communication cadence with client and demonstrates sufficient executive presence to lead onsite presentations
Assigns workstreams to team members and self that reflect skills and development needs while meeting needs and timelines of client
Focuses on project economics and directs team to follow practices needed to ensure both quality and profitability
Closely monitors actual vs. expected team utilization
Effectively and appropriately apply both deductive and inductive thinking
Provide subject matter expertise to other Optum Advisory Services business units as it relates to strategic planning
Provide support to other Optum Advisory Services business units when strategy expertise is required in dealing with client issues
Communicate effectively and accurately in writing and verbally to prospects, clients, and other staff
Demonstrate solid relationship management skills and ability to handle challenging interpersonal situations
Contribute to practice-level initiatives including business development and thought leadership beyond client project work
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:
3+ years of healthcare, payer (primary) or life sciences experience
3+ years of experience utilizing formal industry strategy frameworks
3+ years working in payer strategy, provider network, NCQA/URAC accreditation, provider data management, or value-based care
Familiar with variety of strategy consulting frameworks and problem-solving approaches
Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Ability to travel domestically, up to 50% when required
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in management consulting or payer strategy roles
Business development (client sales) experience
Experience mentoring junior level staff
Experience managing projects that achieved budget and timeline goals
Background in healthcare consulting
Proven analytical reasoning and solution-focus problem solving
Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proven ability to drill down to the root cause of issues and be creative in problem solving
Proven written and verbal communication skills in presenting to senior leadership and executives
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
