Senior Underwriter

UnitedHealth Group • Wausau, WI

291d • $59,500 - $116,600 • 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. OptumRx helps consumers obtain the medications and products they need to live healthier lives. OptumRx is a leading pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company managing the prescription drug benefit of commercial, Medicare and governmental health plans, as well as those of employers and unions. The continuous growth and success of our organization has led to this search for a Financial Underwriting Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will be involved in the pricing activities of RFPs (Requests For Proposals) and will acquire a breadth of knowledge in all financial/operational aspects of our business. The department is headed by the Vice President of Pricing of OptumRx. This is an opportunity to have an impact on further business growth while enjoying the benefits of working for a Fortune 4 company, so take the next step and apply today. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• Experience collaborating with partners (sales, client management)
• Experience explaining pricing decisions
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (V-Lookup, Sumif Statements, and understanding formulas)

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare industry experience
• Pharmacy Benefit Management experience
• Database querying exposure
• Background in accounting and finance

Responsibilities

• Determine pricing for the various products and services we offer, customized for each individual case using a variety of forecast models
• Leverage business knowledge to propose solutions to business problems regularly in a dynamic work environment
• Build and maintain financial models to assist in the economic analysis of market alternatives
• Evaluate and recommend alternative pricing options and plan design changes based on economic analyses and trends
• Assess the risk of pricing guarantees offered
• Collaborate with the Sales, Proposals and Legal teams to project pricing and profit for a range of services and products the company offers
• Gather, summarize and analyze detailed data with an aptitude for technical skills
• Ongoing reviews that directly align with client strategies
• Validate renewals and request for proposals for accuracy

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities