Regulatory Affairs Analyst

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Irvine, CA, USA
In-Office
73K-130K Annually
Mid level
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The Role
Manages regulatory affairs operations for a managed healthcare organization. Responsibilities include responding to regulatory agencies, reviewing laws and regulations, coordinating project plans, preparing filings, tracking regulatory metrics, supporting communications, and implementing process improvements. The role requires healthcare or managed care experience, strong stakeholder communication, regulatory research skills, and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
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Requisition Number: 2398525
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.
Manages regulatory activities and projects in support of company strategies, departments, programs, and functional areas. Responsible for Regulatory Affairs Operations, you will be an individual contributor in our Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) Affairs team. You will research, document and report on changes in the health care system. This is the challenge of a lifetime. Join us by applying today.
Schedule: Must be willing and able to work Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm PST/California time. Potential for infrequent rotational work, depending on business need or California state emergencies.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Respond to inquiries, requests, notifications, and actions by regulatory agencies, including complaints and requests for assistance
  • Perform critical and objective review of new laws, research existing regulations, and guidance to support effective decision making and action steps
  • Collaborate with colleagues, coordinate and implement applicable project plans
  • Provide regular updates on progress, anticipate areas of difficulty, potential risks, contribute towards creative solutions, and move to action quickly
  • Manage/implement applicable regulatory filings (e.g. routine reports, maintenance of confidentiality) in a timely manner
  • Oversee data collection, utilizing appropriate tools and processes to track, trend, and analyze regulatory metrics
  • Perform supportive administrative and operational activities, including developing and distributing departmental communications
  • Identify opportunities for standardization, coordinate implementation of best practices, and process improvement

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
  • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
  • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
  • Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 3 + years of experience in responding to inquiries from a variety of stakeholders (external customers, internal customers, executives and regulators)
  • 3+ years of experience in communicating and understanding complex information
  • 2+ years of experience working in healthcare, managed care, and/or health insurance
  • Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1+ years of experience with regulatory affairs or compliance
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience detail oriented and able to prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  • Understanding of California DMHC, DHCS, and CMS Regulations
  • Previous experience as executive/administrative assistant, or legal assistant
  • Experience creating flow charts/org charts, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data
  • Working knowledge of Copilot across M365 applications

*All Telecommuters 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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
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Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of experience responding to inquiries from external customers, internal customers, executives, and regulators
  • 3+ years of experience communicating and understanding complex information
  • 2+ years of experience working in healthcare, managed care, and/or health insurance
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1+ years of experience with regulatory affairs or compliance
  • 3+ years of detail-oriented experience prioritizing and organizing work to meet deadlines
  • 3+ years of experience adapting to fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
  • Understanding of California DMHC, DHCS, and CMS regulations
  • Previous experience as an executive or administrative assistant, or legal assistant
  • Experience creating flow charts or organizational charts and collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data
  • Working knowledge of Copilot across Microsoft 365 applications

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Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often regarded as generous, with meaningful accrual and flexibility to use it. While practices can vary by team, the overall time-off offering stands out as a relative strength.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching is available and generally well-regarded for supporting long-term savings. It remains valuable, though candidates should verify the current match formula.
  • Parental & Family Support — Programs such as parental leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are included as notable elements of the total rewards package. These resources can meaningfully support work-life balance when applicable to the role and location.

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The Company
HQ: Eden Prairie, MN
160,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

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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