Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
If you are located in Eden Prairie, MN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely*, as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with Optum Analytics leaders and key client stakeholders to identify and close gaps in current client analytics function supporting growth, strategy, financial, clinical, and operational insight creation and dissemination to drive performance improvement using a service-oriented mindset
• Support the development of managed analytics programs to meet emerging customer needs including strategy, operating model design, governance structures, data platforms and architecture, and talent
• Support the development, implementation and ongoing management of client analytics optimization agenda including functional and technology roadmap and required organizational changes to support client partnership agreements
• Oversee large-scale analytics program transitions and transformations that enable improved quality and quantity of analytics delivered to clients
• Build trusted relationships with clients to support clarity, drive value, and improve overall client NPS
• Provide cross-functional vision to internal partners so that Optum can deliver clear communication to clients
• Leverage knowledge of health plan and/or health system operations and performance drivers to align analytical insights with value create for clients

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience ideating and identifying opportunities and managing, designing, scaling, or implementing analytics for healthcare organizations
• 5+ years of experience leading teams and driving change management in complex payer and/or provider, PBM/pharmacy organizations to support transformation and process improvement
• 3+ years of experience working in Management Consulting as a Senior Manager, Associate Partner for consulting OR Senior Leadership experience at the Director level or above within a large payer, provider, PBM/pharmacy or healthcare organization
• 3+ years of experience in understanding health ecosystem - understand parameters around how payers and providers are working, how they work together, and how analytics is enabling transformation
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in information technology, engineering, math, computer science, analytics, engineering or another related field
• 3+ years of experience managing an analytics delivery team with proven success mentoring, guiding, developing and growing a team
• 2+ years in Health System Leadership role related to population health, clinical operations, value-based care, finance, analytics, IT
• Experience and credibility interacting and communicating directly with "C" level executives, including medical directors
• Solid business development background in managed services and/or a consulting environment
• Expertise in analytical methodologies and delivery excellence
• Ability to communicate complex concepts verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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.