Regulatory Affairs Analyst

UnitedHealth Group; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Plan options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum unit is seeking a Regulatory Affairs professional to support DMHC Affairs, researching changes in health care regulation, and coordinating regulatory filings. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely compliance and clear communication with regulators.

The role requires 3+ years in healthcare regulation, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work remotely across the United States.

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).

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.

Skills

Regulatory correspondence

Regulatory research

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory filings

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Copilot (M365)

Job description

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.

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.