Remote Director, Network Pricing & Reimbursement Analytics

UnitedHealth Group; Cypress (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Remote-friendly policy

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an Associate Healthcare Economics Director (Network Pricing & Analytics) to lead provider reimbursement analytics, pricing strategy, forecasting, and cost management across the organization. This role partners with executive leadership, finance, actuarial, and technology teams to enable data-driven decisions.

Focused on the California market with a flexible remote work model, you will guide analytics modernization, provider contracting, and network optimization to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics, Business, Statistics, or related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing analytical, pricing, or healthcare finance teams
• Experience leading enterprise analytical initiatives, reporting modernization, or automation programs
• Deep expertise in healthcare reimbursement methodologies, provider contracting, claims analytics, and network pricing strategies
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, business intelligence tools, financial modeling, and large-scale healthcare data environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence strategic business decisions and executive-level initiatives
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale initiatives in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead enterprise network pricing and reimbursement analytics strategies aligned with organizational and financial objectives
• Partner with executive leadership to establish provider reimbursement strategies, pricing targets, and healthcare cost management initiatives
• Drive strategic decision making through advanced analytics, market intelligence, and financial performance reporting
• Provide thought leadership regarding provider market dynamics, reimbursement benchmarks, and network optimization opportunities
• Oversee provider reimbursement methodologies, pricing models, contract analytics, and financial forecasting activities
• Lead financial impact assessments supporting provider negotiations and network contracting initiatives
• Analyze reimbursement trends and convert findings into actionable forecasting insights for business leaders
• Work closely with Optum Health Network, provider contracting teams, and clinical partners to monitor financial performance

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Executive influence

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

BI tools

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks an Associate Healthcare Economics Director (Network Pricing & Analytics) to lead provider reimbursement analytics, pricing strategy, forecasting, and cost management across the organization. This role partners with executive leadership, finance, actuarial, and technology teams to enable data-driven decisions.

Focused on the California market with a flexible remote work model, you will guide analytics modernization, provider contracting, and network optimization to