Advisory Services Analyst, Consultant Development Program

UnitedHealth Group • Washington, DC

298d • $59,500 - $116,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Consultant Development Program sits within Optum Advisory and allows for early career professionals to experience a diversity of health care clients through a variety of engagements. CDP participants will work with Advisory Board teams across a variety of functions including research and client services to support top business priorities, while simultaneously receiving mentorship and formal training in key consulting competencies. Program completion includes alignment into a full-time Advisory Board role or Optum Advisory practice and typically takes 1.5-2.5 years to complete. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree earned within the past 24 months from an accredited college/university; coursework to obtain degree must be completed prior to start of employment and verified within 6-8 weeks following the date at your school.
• Business Acumen and Basic Data Analysis experience.
• Ability to work in office on a hybrid schedule (2 days home/3 days in office) in one of our 3 locations (Eden Prairie, MN, Nashville, TN or Washington, DC) for the duration of the program.
• Ability to Travel up to 25% for the Consultant Development Program, dependent on project needs and location.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Healthcare experience.
• Proven intellectual Curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Enable strategic business transformation through the application of Advisory Board research and insights to help our client's address their most complex problems.
• Conduct research & stakeholder interviews that may include collecting, analyzing, trending and presenting data and recommendations to clients.
• Navigate client facing interactions, presentations and relationship building in scenarios of project delivery, social situations, research, and at times ambiguity.
• Promote project success with presentation creation and project management duties, including meeting management, project planning, and delivery.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders by using clear, concise and effective written and oral communication.
• Grow in specific areas of interest and develop subject matter expertise.
• Develop and support in the delivery of client facing presentations.
• Provide support and information to clients making strategic decisions and implementing enhancements to their organizations' strategy, productivity, performance, and long-term profitability.
• Support the success of Advisory Board's key products including expert support, syndicated research, custom research, and sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree