Connect a deep understanding of the V - As IT needs with the knowledge of Optum. Serves business assets and teaming partners capabilities to develop a comprehensive solution that can meet or exceed the customers expectations and beat the competition. To be successful in this role the candidate must have: A detailed knowledge of the latest version of the V - As Technical Reference Manual The ability to understand a broad set of commercial capabilities within the UnitedHealth Group enterprise and ... more details
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Reporting to the CTO, OptumServe Technology and Consulting Solutions, this position leads the architecture of complex health IT solutions from the industry-leading assets of the OptumServe business and UnitedHealth Group enterprise to meet the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Youll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Connect a deep understanding of the VAs IT needs with the knowledge of OptumServes business assets and teaming partners capabilities to develop a comprehensive solution that can meet or exceed the customers expectations and beat the competition. To be successful in this role the candidate must have:
- A detailed knowledge of the latest version of the VAs Technical Reference Manual
- The ability to understand a broad set of commercial capabilities within the UnitedHealth Group enterprise and how they can be applied to meet federal customers objectives
- This position will lead teams of matrix partners to translate required capabilities into concrete operational processes and measurement plans
- Interpret vision and translate into requirements for engineering teams, when possible, validate requirements with marketplace via pilots and beta groups
- Pro-actively identify needs/priorities of audience and provide relevant information when sharing insights, including facts and explanation of decision-making criteria
- Work with internal or external business constituents to determine future solution needs based on customer needs and competitive insights
- Explain competitive landscape and how OptumServe solutions compare
- Anticipate what is happening in the market including customer priorities, needs and goals
- Execute on insights learned; Translate data into a compelling value story to shape customer desire
- Review solution performance against expectations and facilitates or influences changes to future solutions to improve competitive position and optimal contract performance
- Analyze data from KPIs and recommends appropriate actions including directing others in data and metric requirement
Key Success Factors:
- Fosters teamwork and collaboration
- Communicates with impact
- Presents effectively
- Listens actively
- Influences and negotiates
- Market intelligence
- Business acumen
- Executive presence
- Cross functional influence and collaboration
- Decision making
- Ability to navigate organizational complexity
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:
- Bachelors degree in a Technical or Engineering discipline
- 10+ years of experience in federal health IT in a contractor capacity (business development, program delivery, or operations) or a federal employee
- 5+ years of experience in solution development or technical architecture, preferably in the VA IT space
- Experience in complex strategy development
- Experience in leading multiple, diverse and complex initiatives in an ambiguous environment with rapidly changing prioritie
- Direct experience with the VAs IT ecosystem and operational technology platforms, including but not limited to: Salesforce, Cerner, ServiceNow, InterSystems, Microsoft (Power Platform, D365, PowerBI, Azure), AWS, Azure, Pega, Box.com, Appian, Databricks
- Detailed knowledge of the latest version of the VAs Technical Reference Manual
- Understanding of Department of Defense (DOD), Veterans Administration (VA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) markets
- Demonstrated success in leading development of a federal health IT solution with a total contract value (TCV) of at least $75M involving at least three external teaming partners which was sold to the Department of Veterans Affairs,
- Department of Defense, or Department of Health and Human Services
- Demonstrated understanding of the complexities and key factors of the business; displays broad business perspective
- Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with business lines and technology to define deliverables and solutions
- Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to review data and make fact based decisions and/or recommendations
- Demonstrated communication skills (persuasive written, oral, and presentation skills)
- Demonstrated ability to travel when needed
Preferred Qualification:
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter Policy?
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. 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, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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.?
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
