Advisory Director, Strategy and Growth - Remote
About The Position
The Advisory Director, Strategy and Growth sells and delivers consulting engagements to payer and provider clients. The work integrates research, strategy, operations, and analytics to help clients adapt to new payment models. The role organizes enterprise resources to serve clients, grows and manages staff dedicated to client partnerships, and supports the enterprise’s growth objectives. The director supports business development and sales, leads client projects, oversees workstreams and staff, and provides expertise in value-based contracting, strategy development, and network design. The role also includes mentoring managers and senior consultants and providing thought leadership to the practice and broader Optum Advisory organization. The position is remote within the United States. Employees hired in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Domestic travel is required, and remote employees must follow UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Requirements
- 10+ years of health care consulting experience, emphasizing commercial payer and provider consulting.
- 7+ years of management or strategy consulting experience.
- Experience designing and delivering market research initiatives and supporting the development of contracting and network models for value-based care programs, including MSSP, ACOs, and delegated risk contracts.
- Experience developing business in the Medicaid Managed Care market.
- Experience with payer-side population health techniques, including care management, utilization management, prior authorization, and disease management.
- Experience developing contracting and operating models across Medicare, commercial, Medicaid, and dual-eligible populations.
- Proven business development experience and success generating at least $1.5 million annually in new sales.
- Proven track record of project and client management.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to identify root causes and solve problems creatively.
- Established ability and track record of leading multiple projects and initiatives.
- Ability to travel domestically 25%–50%.
- Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Responsibilities
- Support business development and sales activity across payers and health care providers, especially proposal development and sales in commercial provider and health insurance markets.
- Provide day-to-day project leadership with client stakeholders involved in implementing identified solutions.
- Oversee managers, senior consultants, and analysts across workstreams, coordinating and harmonizing the overall approach.
- Serve as an industry expert in value-based contracting methodologies, strategy development, and network design.
- Manage and mentor managers and senior consultants, overseeing career growth and identifying development opportunities for direct reports.
- Provide thought leadership and guidance to the practice and broader Optum Advisory constituencies.
- Organize enterprise resources to serve clients, grow and manage staff dedicated to client partnerships, and support enterprise growth objectives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
