Associate Healthcare Economics Director - Remote - Minnetonka, MN preferred

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

3d•$112,700 - $193,200•Remote

About The Position

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking an Associate Director of Healthcare Economics to become part of our accomplished team. This dynamic position provides an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on an innovative function and secure a future with an industry leader. The role resides within UnitedHealth Group’s Medicare & Retirement (M&R) segment, you will be part of UnitedHealth Group's elite Medicare Advantage Bid team committed to changing health care through outstanding service, valuable products, measurable savings and health care plans designed to fit members' lives, year after year. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in analytics, demonstrating proactive critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
3+ years of experience building and optimizing data processes and pipelines using Python, SQL, and AI tools
Experience in the healthcare insurance industry with prior exposure to medical claims data
Advanced or higher level of proficiency in MS Excel
Intermediate or higher level of proficiency in coding with Snowflake, SQL, or SAS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for diverse audiences
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Medicare or other health data or pricing experience
Experience working with cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Snowflake)
ASA, FSA or other Actuarial experience

Responsibilities

Prepare Medicare Advantage bids submitted to CMS annually
Build AI-powered solutions that solve complex business challenges or improve efficiency in our models
Use enterprise-approved AI tools to automate tasks and drive continuous improvement
Conduct data analysis and prepare reports for Medicare Advantage submissions
Understand and interpret the key drivers of health care trends; projecting expected revenue and cost
Conduct and evaluate studies on pricing, utilization and health care costs
Perform mathematical analyses and modeling to provide management with statistical findings and conclusions
Analyze forecasts and trends to help leaders make decisions