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:

• Determine pricing for the various products and services we offer, customized for each individual case using a variety of forecast models
• Leverage business knowledge to propose solutions to unique business problems regularly in a dynamic work environment
• Build and maintain financial models to assist in the economic analysis competitive RFP work, as well as market checks, and ongoing ad hoc financial analysis for our clients
• Evaluate and recommend alternative pricing options based on market analyses and trends
• Assess the risk of pricing guarantees offered and communicate such risks to pricing leadership
• Collaborate with the Sales, Proposals and Legal teams to project pricing and profit for a range of services and products the company offers
• Gather, summarize and analyze detailed data in a variety of formats
• Ongoing reviews that directly aligns with client strategies as well as OptumRx guidelines
• Validate renewal and prospect RFPs for underwriting accuracy
• Work on large cases and present pricing recommendations to executive management

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:

• 6+ years of relevant financial analysis or accounting experience
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel
• Proficiency with MS Office product suite, and other technology tools
• Progressive financial work experience
• Ability to work in a matrix environment while positively influencing other functional areas

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Preferred Qualifications:

• PBM experience

Competencies:

• Solid financial, analytical, and business acumen
• Generate innovative approaches and solutions to business opportunities
• Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
• Ability to build strong interdepartmental relationships

*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 this role is $88,000 to $173,200 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.

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.