Sr Financial Analyst Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 59,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Senior Analyst to support provider network contracting and financial modeling. The role offers the chance to work remotely and contribute to health equity initiatives. Join a diverse team dedicated to improving health outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 3+ years of analytical experience in relevant fields.
• 2+ years of experience with provider payment methodologies.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support provider network contracting and unit cost management.
• Conduct financial and network pricing modeling.
• Manage unit cost budgets and performance reporting.

Skills

Analytical

Financial Analysis

Healthcare Pricing

Network Management

Healthcare Economics

Financial Modeling

MS Excel

MS Word

Forecasting

Tools

MS Access

OLR

SAS

SQL

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 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 startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Challenge can often be it's own reward. But why settle for just being challenged when you can also be nurtured, mentored and supported in building an impact and fast paced career? With UnitedHealth Group you can have all of the above, everyday. Here's your opportunity to combine expertise and compassion in new ways as you strike the balance between health care costs and resources. In this senior role, you'll ensure that health care contracts are priced accurately and fairly for all involved. As you do, you'll discover the impact you want and the resources, backing and opportunities that you'd expect from a Fortune 5 leader.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support and validate provider network contracting and unit cost management


• Conduct financial and network pricing modeling, analysis and reporting


• Perform unit cost and contract valuation analysis in support of network contracting negotiations and unit cost management strategies


• Manage unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting and associated financial models


• Coach, provide feedback and guide others


• Changing Medicaid regulations means that unit cost forecasting will often be challenging and complex. You'll also be expected to create pricing and fee schedules and conduct audits to ensure accuracy.

You'll 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.

Years of post-high school education can be substituted/is equivalent to years of experience

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of analytical experience in financial analysis, healthcare pricing, network management, healthcare economics or related discipline


• 2+ years of experience with provider payment methodologies and healthcare products


• 2+ years of experience with financial modeling


• Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Excel and Word


• Intermediate ability to interpret and review financial modeling results to evaluate the financial impact of contract changes and develop forecasts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in MS Access


• Reporting experience with systems such as OLR, SAS or SQL

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. 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, you'll 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 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment