Sr Network Pricing Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Eden Prairie, MN

33d•$58,800 - $105,000•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. OptumRx is looking for a curious, adaptable, and self-motivated analyst to be part of our Network Pricing team. This is an intermediate analytics role where you will learn the business fundamentals of drug pricing and client performance management, the underlying data flows, and the tools and systems used in this type of financial analysis. The person in this role will work with and have regular exposure to analysts and projects in our global data science and network pricing teams. In addition, solid communication skills are important as this role partners with other departments including Underwriting, Legal, Account Management, Operations, and Clinical to effectively oversee client performance management. Supports and validates Provider Network (physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, ancillary facilities, etc.) contracting and unit cost management activities through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting. Conducts 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 You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

2+ years of analytical experience in data analysis
Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Excel

Nice To Haves

Analytical experience in data analysis, health care pricing, healthcare economics or related discipline
Experience with Alteryx and/or Tableau
Healthcare or PBM experience
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Assesses and interprets customer needs and requirements
Identifies solutions to non-standard requests and problems
Solves moderately complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analyses
Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks
Provides explanations and information to others on difficult issues
Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise
Conduct financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting
Predict emerging customer needs and develop innovative solutions to meet them
Proactively identify anomalies in drug pricing, client performance, utilization patterns, or prescription claims data
Prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Collaborate with other department SMEs