Senior Underwriter

UnitedHealth Group•Tampa, FL

2d•$60,200 - $107,400•Remote

About The Position

This position is National Remote. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office for a minimum of four (4) days per week. 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 the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Senior Underwriter will play an active role in achieving OptumRx’s sales and renewal financial targets with specific responsibility for the Employer Underwriting Team. This position is full time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time zone. We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Must be 18 years of age OR older
2+ years of financial pharmacy benefit management experience OR other underwriting experience
Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis, with intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
Client-facing experience, problem-solving and decision-making skills including negotiating and consulting with clients
Business and financial acumen, including financial analysis experience
Communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams
Managing your time and prioritizing tasks to meet required deadlines
Ability to work any of our full time, shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time zone
Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Active role in New Business and Renewals RFPs through an in-depth understanding of OptumRx and all competitors, industry trends, market dynamics and internal key performance indicators
Working closely with internal teams, including sales, finance, proposal, legal and operations, to structure competitive deals
Pricing support in acquiring new clients and retaining existing clients
Communicate underwriting decisions effectively to key stakeholders
Negotiate contract terms and conditions to achieve favorable underwriting outcomes
Review and approve underwriting requests, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations