Senior Network Pricing Analyst – Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

The Senior Healthcare Economics Analyst 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. Healthcare Economics Analyst conducts unit cost and contract valuation analysis in support of network contracting negotiations and unit cost management strategies. Responsibilities also include managing 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., working Central or Eastern time zone hours as you take on some tough challenges. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial and network pricing modeling, analysis and reporting
• Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
• Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
• Solve moderately complex problems and/or conduct moderately complex analyses
• Work with minimal guidance; seek guidance on only the most complex tasks
• Translate concepts into practice
• Provide explanations and information to others on difficult issues
• Act as a resource for others with less experience

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, OR a related degree
• Ability to interpret and review financial modeling results to evaluate the financial impact of contract changes and develop forecasts
• Intermediate level of proficiency in performing financial impact analysis, risk management and data manipulation
• Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Excel and Word 
• Must be willing and able to work Central or Eastern time zones

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with provider payment methodologies and healthcare products
• Experience in healthcare field
• Finance Internship

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.     

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.