Associate Director, Compliance - Remote in Tennessee

Lensa; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 106,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Associate Director of Compliance to manage compliance programs and ensure adherence to regulations. This role involves collaboration with various teams and requires strong problem-solving and communication skills. Remote work is available for local candidates in Nashville, TN.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Stock options

401k contributions

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing a compliance program or in a regulatory role.
• Experience managing teams or major initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage elements of a health plan compliance program.
• Evaluate compliance program functions and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

Certified in Healthcare Compliance - CHC

Job description

Associate Director, Compliance - Remote in Tennessee

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At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This Compliance Director will serve in a role providing direct support to UnitedHealthcare Community & State (C&S) compliance program and health plan compliance priority functions as defined.

If you are local to Nashville, TN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage elements of a health plan compliance program with understanding of state-based government health care programs and products.
• Engage in complex remediation strategy & resolution and promote compliance with applicable laws and contractual obligations for various Medicaid products.
• Flexibility to work across different markets with varying needs and expectations, as well as across broader national compliance teams and focus areas.
• Evaluate compliance program functions and recommend continuous improvements.
• Conduct product-specific research in collaboration with regulatory affairs and legal teams to identify state Medicaid requirements.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and program integrity professionals to support national and market program activities and communications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance elements are executed and regulatory and contractual requirements are met.
• Evaluate compliance issues, including corrective actions and mitigation strategies.

This role requires developing relationships, analyzing information, recommending process improvements, and influencing stakeholders to increase engagement and results. You will work in a matrixed environment, ensuring resources are used effectively to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that challenges you and provides clear success criteria and development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years managing a compliance program or in a regulatory role.
• 3+ years in a government, legal, healthcare, managed care, or health insurance environment in a regulatory, privacy, or compliance role.
• Experience managing teams or major initiatives, or working with regulatory agencies.
• Broad knowledge of navigating and influencing complex matrix environments across UHC, Optum, and other entities.
• Strong goal-setting, independent work, and milestone achievement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving skills.
• Advanced presentation skills, adaptable communication style.
• Ability to make decisions with limited or unclear information.
• Understanding and resolving complex business concepts and situations.
• Proven ability to handle ambiguity, change, risk, and uncertainty in line with UnitedHealth Group’s values.
• Reside in TN, with ability to attend periodic in-person meetings in Brentwood and with regulators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., Certified in Healthcare Compliance - CHC).
• 5+ years in healthcare or related industry and government programs.
• Experience with managed care or government programs.
• Experience leading or implementing a comprehensive compliance program.
• Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually, based on full-time employment and various factors including location, education, experience, and certifications. UnitedHealth Group offers comprehensive benefits, incentive programs, stock options, and 401k contributions. Benefits are subject to eligibility.

Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system for everyone. We are committed to addressing health disparities and promoting equitable care, reflecting our enterprise priorities.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test before employment.