Senior Network Pricing Analyst

UnitedHealth Group • Eden Prairie, MN

6d • Remote

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.
Challenge can often be its own reward. But why settle for just being challenged when you can also be nurtured, mentored and supported in building an impact and fast paced career? With UnitedHealth Group you can have all of the above, every day. Here's your opportunity to combine expertise and compassion in new ways as you strike the balance between health care costs and resources. In this senior role, you'll ensure that health care contracts are priced accurately and fairly for all involved. As you do, you'll discover the impact you want and the resources, backing and opportunities that you'd expect from a Fortune 1 leader.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 2+ years of analytical experience in financial analysis, healthcare pricing, network management, healthcare economics or related discipline
• 2+ years of experience with financial modeling
• Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Excel and Tableau
• Intermediate level of ability to interpret and review financial modeling results to evaluate the financial impact of contract changes and develop forecasts

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience with provider payment methodologies and healthcare products
• Experience in Alteryx
• Reporting experience with systems such as SAS or SQL

Responsibilities

• Support and validate provider network contracting and unit cost management
• Conduct financial and network pricing modeling, analysis and reporting
• Perform unit cost and contract valuation analysis in support of network contracting negotiations and unit cost management strategies
• Manage unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting and associated financial models
• Coach, provide feedback and guide others
• Changing regulations means that unit cost forecasting will often be challenging and complex. You'll also be expected to create pricing and fee schedules and conduct audits to ensure accuracy

Benefits

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED