Associate Director Healthcare Economics (Network Pricing/Contracting)- Remote

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Our Network Intelligence team is part of UnitedHealthcare's Healthcare Economics group. Function is to research and investigate key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and healthcare costs data. We partner with Network Management to improve healthcare cost and maximize member discounts through modeling, forecasting and analysis. We support the network development and managed care contracting efforts by providing custom analysis of proprietary and publicly available data. Identify potential areas for medical cost improvements and alternative pricing strategies. Provides data in support of actuarial, financial and utilization analyses. The team has a broad range of expertise, including provider negotiations and contracting, financial analysis, and health care claims.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Industry thought leader to develop solutions that transform the industry
• Subject matter expert on physician coordination of benefit claims and Transparency in Coverage data, to identify and gain consensus on approaches to address medical cost trends (e.g., contract remediation)
• Identifies and implements appropriate analytic approaches/methodologies for large data sets to trend and forecast UnitedHealthcare's competitive position by provider group
• Prepares presentations and presents findings to our business partners and providers
• Provides explanations and meaningful interpretations within area of expertise
• Team mentor/lead
• Creates ad hoc analysis, reporting, and innovative solutions
• Drive and manage large scale initiatives to improve product and services
• Uses business writing skills to explain relevant analysis findings in a clear and concise manner
• Develops best practice process and products based on rapidly changing healthcare environment
• Works with IT to build ongoing reporting needs into the production environment

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 Economics, Statistics, Math, or relevant experience
• 5+ years healthcare consulting experience, healthcare financial data analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and presentation to convey results and recommendations to internal/external partners
• Experience with provider network pricing or provider network contracting or provider network management
• Experience in Team management
• Intermediate or advanced level of expertise MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Analytical or visualization tools - Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI
• Knowledgeable and able to speak to emerging healthcare industry trends
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills and ability to pay attention to details
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, virtual team-oriented environment

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California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, Washington or New York City Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, Washington or New York City residents is $101,200 to $184,000. 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.