Travel Security Analyst

UnitedHealth Group•Tampa, FL

1d•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

The Travel Security Analyst will support the Corporate Security at UnitedHealth Group. Reporting to the Associate Director of Travel Security, this role will be instrumental in the day-to-day implementation and operational execution of the Travel Risk Management team and its Traveler Tracking Program (TTP). The Analyst will work within a defined area of expertise to monitor global travel risks, support executive and enterprise travelers in real time, and help ensure the safety and security of employees during domestic and international travel. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about travel risk management. The role is full-time, M-F, and remote work eligible, with the option to work hybrid either at Optum Headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN or in the Washington DC metro area.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Must be 18 years of age OR older
2+ years of experience in corporate security, travel risk management, intelligence analysis, or a related role
Experience with global threat environments and travel risk platforms
Ability to travel up to 10%25 of the time domestically
Ability to work 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. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime
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.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently within a defined scope.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond effectively in dynamic situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with itinerary management systems, emergency communication tools, or traveler tracking platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor global travel activity and provide real-time support to travelers, including incident response coordination and escalation.
Analyze travel itineraries and risk data to identify potential threats and recommend mitigation strategies.
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Traveler Tracking Program (TTP), including data entry, system updates, and alert management.
Conduct research and prepare travel risk advisories for executive and high-risk travelers.
Investigate non-standard travel requests and provide guidance in coordination with the Associate Director and other stakeholders.
Support the development and refinement of travel security policies, procedures, and protocols.
Collaborate with Executive Protection, GSOC, Risk Intelligence, and other internal teams to ensure consistent application of travel security measures.
Maintain documentation and reporting related to travel incidents, risk assessments, and program metrics.
Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines and support broader program goals.
Provide clear explanations and information to travelers and internal stakeholders on travel security topics.