Advisory Services Analyst, Consultant Development Program - Multiple Locations

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•$60,200 - $107,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advisory Services Analyst role is part of UnitedHealth Group’s Consultant Development Program, an early-career opportunity supporting Optum Advisory clients. Analysts work with internal and external clients to address complex business problems and help improve health care organizations’ strategy, productivity, performance, and long-term profitability. The work may involve technology, AI, process improvement, research, data analysis, project delivery, and organizational change. Example engagements include developing go-to-market strategies, planning responsible AI adoption, assessing technology, improving organizational structures, supporting acquisitions, and facilitating change management. The position is full-time and based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Nashville, Tennessee; or Washington, D.C. Employees are expected to work in an office three days per week and may travel up to 80% depending on project needs and location. The program start date is January 25, 2027. Relocation is not offered, and visa sponsorship is unavailable now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, earned within the 24 months before applying; degree coursework must be completed before employment begins and verified within 6–8 weeks after the school’s relevant date.
Business acumen and experience in data analysis, product management, project management, business analysis, documenting requirements and use cases, and incorporating voice-of-customer insights.
Ability to apply AI tools to research, analysis, reporting, documentation, or workflow improvement.
Demonstrated familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Copilot through academic, professional, or personal experience.
Ability to work in an office-based schedule three days per week in Eden Prairie, MN; Nashville, TN; or Washington, D.C., for the duration of the program.
Ability to travel up to 80%, depending on project needs and location.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

3.0 GPA.
Healthcare experience.
Experience with research and writing, Power BI, UX/UI concepts, data engineering, and practical AI use for analysis, research, reporting, documentation, or automation.
Experience critically evaluating AI outputs, refining prompts for complex tasks, or integrating AI into a broader workflow or process.
Intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

Work with internal and external clients to solve complex business problems.
Support strategic business transformation through technology, AI, process improvement, and innovation.
Use AI tools for research, analysis, reporting, automation, and workflow improvement; build and optimize prompts.
Conduct research and stakeholder interviews, and collect, analyze, trend, and present data and recommendations.
Participate in client-facing interactions, presentations, relationship building, project delivery, and change management.
Integrate AI into research synthesis, reporting, dashboards, and operational workflows, and use AI-enabled tools to generate actionable insights.
Support requirements analysis, presentation development, meeting management, project planning, and project budget activities.
Document client requirements through clear written and oral communication.
Analyze business process re-engineering opportunities and define, develop, and document before-and-after process flows.
Participate in project assessments, sizing, market analysis, and scope evaluation.
Develop subject-matter expertise in areas of interest.
Support client-facing presentations and develop executive communication and storytelling skills.
Provide information and support to clients making strategic decisions and implementing organizational enhancements.