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This is an opportunity to become one of the key strategic insight leaders within National Performance, helping shape how Care at Home measures success, communicates performance, and drives value-based care outcomes. The ideal candidate brings both operational credibility and analytical excellence, with the ability to translate data into compelling decision-ready narratives that influence strategic business decisions and facilitate improved results across the enterprise.
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:
- Analyze operational, clinical, financial, utilization, affordability, and member performance data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers
- Transform quantitative analysis into compelling data stories that clearly communicate key findings, business implications, and recommended actions
- Develop executive-ready presentations, business reviews, dashboards, and performance narratives for senior leaders
- Create consistent messaging that translates performance results to strategic priorities and organizational goals
- Contribute to continuous improvement of executive reporting, performance management tools, and business review processes
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational context and ensure performance findings are meaningful and actionable
- Partner with reporting and analytics teams to improve data quality, reporting consistency, and analytical capabilities
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:
- 5+ years of experience in business analysis, healthcare analytics, strategy, performance management, operations, consulting, or a related field
- Experience within Care at Home, home-based care, managed care, population health, care management, or a related healthcare environment
- Experience analyzing operational and business performance to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and root causes
- Experience creating executive presentations, dashboards, scorecards, and business reviews
- Experience leveraging data from Power BI, Tableau, DOMO or other data visualization tools
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated understanding of value-based care principles and performance drivers
- Demonstrated solid data storytelling capabilities with the ability to translate analysis into executive-level decision-ready insights and recommendations
- Demonstrated solid analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a highly matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting care delivery performance management initiatives
- Experience evaluating value-based care programs and outcomes
- Experience supporting executive leaders through strategic analysis and business insights
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other business intelligence tools
- Knowledge of healthcare operational, clinical, utilization, financial, and affordability metrics
- Familiarity with evolving care models, Models of Care, market performance management, and/or operational transformation initiatives
*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 $91,700 - $163,700 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in business analysis, healthcare analytics, strategy, performance management, operations, consulting, or a related field
- Experience within Care at Home, home-based care, managed care, population health, care management, or a related healthcare environment
- Experience analyzing operational and business performance to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and root causes
- Experience creating executive presentations, dashboards, scorecards, and business reviews
- Experience leveraging data from Power BI, Tableau, DOMO, or other data visualization tools
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of value-based care principles and performance drivers
- Data storytelling skills, including translating analysis into executive-level insights and recommendations
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a highly matrixed environment
- Experience supporting care delivery performance management initiatives
- Experience evaluating value-based care programs and outcomes
- Experience supporting executive leaders through strategic analysis and business insights
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other business intelligence tools
- Knowledge of healthcare operational, clinical, utilization, financial, and affordability metrics
- Familiarity with evolving care models, Models of Care, market performance management, or operational transformation initiatives
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.
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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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