Chief of Staff – Remote

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care’s most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This role involves supporting the leader’s vision, ensuring efficient operations, and enhancing organizational effectiveness by coordinating priorities, managing high-level initiatives, and acting as a key point of communication between the leader and internal or external stakeholders.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the leader to define and execute strategic priorities
• Monitor organizational performance and ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Lead or oversee cross-functional initiatives and special projects
• Act as a trusted advisor and confidant to the leader, offering insights, recommendations, and analysis
• Represent the leader in meetings or events when necessary
• Ensure that the executive’s time, resources, and focus are aligned with the organization’s priorities
• Manage the executive’s schedule, workflow, and communication to ensure efficiency
• Drive operational improvements and resolve bottlenecks across teams or departments
• Facilitate communication across departments, ensuring alignment and collaboration
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for the executive
• Anticipate potential challenges or risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and align resources with organizational goals
• Leadership: Solid ability to influence and lead without direct authority
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey priorities and build relationship
• Project Management: Expertise in managing multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
• Problem-Solving: Analytical skills to address challenges and recommend solutions
• Emotional Intelligence: Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate complex relationships
• Time Management: Highly organized, able to prioritize and manage the executive’s time effectively

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:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field (Master’s degree often preferred)
• 6+ years of experience in leadership, operations, or strategy roles
• 4+ years proven track record of working closely with senior executives
• Industry-specific knowledge may be required depending on the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical background  
• Healthcare background 
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills

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

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 $134,600 to $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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.