Senior Compliance Analyst - Legal Entity Licensing

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

3h•$72,800 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Licensing Analyst is responsible for the end-to-end filing of state licensing and enrollment requirements supporting the OB Homecare business. This role ensures ongoing compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, which shall include, home health licensing, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) licensing, Specialty licensing as required (i.e.. Biomedical Waste, etc.), Medicaid/Medicare enrollments and maintenance as well as business licenses across all operating locations. Location: This role will be based in Atlanta, GA. Training will be onsite and role will be remote once training is completed. If you reside near Atlanta, GA, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
3+ years of experience in healthcare regulatory licensing, enrollment, or a related compliance function.
3+ years of experience with Medicare and Medicaid enrollment processes (initial, revalidation, updates)
Strong working knowledge of CMS, state Medicaid, and multi-state licensing requirements

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate, Healthcare certification, undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience
State regulatory licensing, including DME and Home Health
Experience supporting multi‑state healthcare operations and complex organizational structures
Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., ACHC, Joint Commission)
Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines with high level of accuracy

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Product leadership to ensure timely submissions, proactive risk identification, and sustained regulatory readiness.
Prepare, submit, all required state and federal filings as required for OB Homecare to provide services to commercial and Medicaid beneficiaries.
Monitor filing statuses to ensure timely approvals.
Serve as a liaison with state agencies to resolve application issues and deficiencies.
Obtain and maintain all required state and local licenses, including, but not limited to: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplier licenses, home health, and business licenses across all operating jurisdictions
Track renewal cycles and ensure timely submission of renewal applications and supporting documentation.
Interpret state-specific licensing requirements and assess applicability to business operations.
Proactively identify licensing and enrollment risks (e.g., expirations, delayed approvals, incomplete filings) and escalate as appropriate.
Ensure all regulatory filings are completed accurately and in accordance with internal SOPs and external requirements.
Maintain accurate licensing and enrollment information and records within established tracking system and file repositories.
Produce reports and dashboards reflecting status, risks, and upcoming deadlines.
Ensure clear ownership and accountability for data inputs required to complete filings.