Consultant, Payment Model Technical Assistance - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Reston, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

OptumServe Consulting/The Lewin Group (OSC/Lewin), a premier national health care and human services consulting and policy analysis firm, brings 50 years of experience finding answers and solving problems for leading organizations in the public, non-profit, and private sectors. Lewin's strategic and analytical services aim to help clients. In the wide-ranging field of health human services consulting, OSC/Lewin provides both depth and breadth of expertise. Currently, OSC/Lewin has more than 250 consultants drawn from industry, government and academia. They all share a solid commitment to OSC/Lewin’s core values of objectivity, integrity, analytical innovation, vision, and dedication to client satisfaction. At OSC/Lewin, we help federal decision-makers strengthen health and human services programs, make informed policy choices, and implement critical initiatives. OSC/Lewin also works with foundations and associations to research and evaluate complex health care and human services needs. By delivering objective, data-driven research, program planning and development, technical assistance, implementation, post-implementation analytics, and evaluations, OSC/Lewin supports current program activities, informs future program investments and supports strategic decision processes that improve the health and well-being of the nation’s citizens. The Consultant of Payment Model Technical Assistance will support technical assistance efforts, working on the development of high quality materials that build participant understanding of model requirements and equip them to succeed under value based payment approaches. Working collaboratively with senior leaders and cross functional teams across the organization, the Consultant will deliver exceptional client service, produce high quality, timely deliverables, and drive innovation across the market. 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

Masters or Ph.D. in health services research, public health, public policy, epidemiology, economics, statistics, or related field with 4+ years of experience in a research, consulting, or business environment OR Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience
4+ years of relevant health policy industry experience in healthcare consulting, program implementation, quality improvement, evaluation, and/or policy expertise
1+ years of experience working on value-based care payment initiatives
Broad understanding of federal health policy issues, with ability to work in multiple areas serving as a subject matter expert
Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex findings to non-technical audiences
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Engage, develop, and sustain client relationships through policy consultation, strategic guidance, and thought leadership
Support development of technical assistance materials that translate model requirements into actionable guidance for participants, including webinars, virtual office hours, written guidance, toolkits, FAQs, and other learning resources
Ensure consistently high standards of accuracy, quality control, and attention to detail across all deliverables
Collaborate effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary project team
Support business development and growth activities, including capture and proposal response