Senior Network Pricing Analyst – Hybrid in Las Vegas, NV

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.

 

Why work for the leading organization in health care to help improve the lives of millions? You’ll find that this is no small opportunity on our Health Care Economics team. There are new challenges and bigger rewards around every turn. Now is the time, and this the place where you’ll find a career in which you can make a big difference in our company, our industry, even our world.

 

As the Senior Network Pricing Analyst, you will design and develop reports and analyze data to measure clinical outcomes, network performance and methodology levers. You will investigate key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and health care costs data. Along with your team, you will identify potential areas for medical cost improvements and alternative pricing strategies. You will help heal the health care system as you work with an elite team to solve tough challenges. Join us

 

This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week in Las Vegas, NV.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver actionable data insights by analyzing claims, capitation, and membership data to support financial, actuarial, and utilization management functions
• Present financial impact findings to cross-functional stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Drive cost-efficiency by identifying opportunities for medical cost savings and recommending innovative pricing strategies
• Monitor and report on the financial impact of proposed and executed contracts in relation to budgets, market goals, and strategic business plans
• Leverage reimbursement expertise by applying a strong understanding of commercial and Medicaid reimbursement policies to support pricing and contracting decisions
• Support tool development by contributing to the design and enhancement of contract modeling tools and analytical products that improve pricing accuracy and decision-making

 

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

Required Qualifications:

• Intermediate level of proficiency working with MS Excel including formulas, calculations, charts, graphs, etc.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in performing data analytics
• Intermediate level proficiency with SAS/SQL
• Proven excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, financial, or related field
• 2+ years of experience working with relational databases
• Experience supporting contract modeling, financial forecasting, or cost containment initiatives
• Ability to quickly learn and use computer software tools effectively

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

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.   

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

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