Sr. 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.

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support, validate and partner with CA Ancillary and Hospital Network teams on network contracting and unit cost management
  
• Conduct financial and network pricing modeling for ancillary providers, analysis and reporting
  
• Perform 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
  
• Coach, provide feedback and guide others
  
• Changing Medicaid regulations means that unit cost forecasting will often be challenging and complex. You’ll also be expected to create pricing and fee schedules and conduct audits to ensure accuracy.

 

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:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration
  
• 2+ years of analytical experience in financial analysis, healthcare pricing, network management, healthcare economics or related discipline
  
• 2+ years of experience with provider payment methodologies and healthcare products
  
• 2+ years of experience with financial modeling
  
• Intermediate ability to interpret and review financial modeling results to evaluate the financial impact of contract changes and develop forecasts
  
• Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Excel and Word
  

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post graduate degree in Finance, Math, Economics or Statistics
  
• SAS / SQL programming experience
  
• Knowledge of Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans
  
• Exposure to California healthcare market

 

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

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $58,300 to $114,300 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all 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.