Job Abstract

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own the deliverable process, crafting and editing the process as needed and obtaining leadership approval
• Supervise and Manage the Deliverables support staff to include cross-matrixed staff - Direct workload assignments, prioritizing as needed and reviewing work content for accuracy and quality, performance reviews, issue resolution, training. Forecasts and plans resource requirements
• Own written documentation and training of the process and approved templates (Leadership, SMEs, Deliverables Team, Editing Team)
• Advanced skills in communications, compliance, controlling project timelines and resources, assessing, managing, and reporting on project risks and issues, and quality control, and presenting to Leadership and Government clients
• Manage contract changes for deliverable impacts: Review contract mods for impacts to deliverables, participate in VA calls and assist in crafting of mods. Connect with business owners for alignment on changes in requirements to ensure compliance
• Escalates contract mod and requirement Issues/Risks to Leadership
• Provide Leadership with entire Program view of deliverable activity & performance report
• Tracks Program metrics for acceptance rates, on time submissions, and VA response dates
• Escalates Issues/Risks to program leadership
• Ensure Subcontractor SOWs include deliverable response requirements where applicable and set parameters to meet Optum prime contract requirements to the VA. Coordinate with Optum Contracts and Vendor Management teams
• Manage subcontractor deliverable response matrix w/coordination w Vendor Mgt. Confirm acceptance of Subcontractor deliverable responses w/ Business Owner and Vendor Management
• Mitigate risks and resolve issues when applicable

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Youll 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:

• PMP certification
• 3+ years experience in program management or deliverables management
• Experience facilitating and negotiating consensus around project and/or product goals
• Experience identifying and helping solve problems that impact the management and direction of the business
• Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Microsoft Project or equivalent project software
• Demonstrated ability to balance projects of varying complexity simultaneously
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, if required

Preferred qualifications:

• Track record of success in supporting delivery of large scale, complex federal programs and the corresponding knowledge of federal contracting requirements (i.e., CAS, FAR, FISMA, SCA)
• Previous work within the VA or DoD community
• Demonstrated facilitation and project management experience for complex technical projects or programs such as experience with large scale technology implementation projects including custom software development and/or third-party software integrations
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, including solid presentation skills

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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 everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves 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.

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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.