Pricing and Contract Operations Analyst - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The GPO Contract Analyst is responsible for supporting the end-to-end administration, analysis, and governance of GPO chargeback and administrative fee agreements within SAP and Vistex. The role independently manages assigned contract operations processes, analyzes moderately complex contract and pricing issues, and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to support contract execution, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Exercises judgment in the interpretation and application of contract terms, pricing structures, membership eligibility requirements, and operational policies.

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:

• Administer and maintain GPO chargeback and administrative fee agreements in SAP and Vistex while ensuring alignment with business requirements, contract terms, and compliance standards
• Manage GPO membership, contract eligibility, pricing, and fee data
• Analyze chargeback, pricing, and fee exceptions to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and coordinate resolution across stakeholders
• Research and resolve complex contract, pricing, membership, chargeback, and reimbursement discrepancies, exercising judgment in the interpretation and application of contract terms and policies
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports related to chargebacks, fees, memberships, and contract performance
• Support contract audits, reconciliations, and compliance activities
• Partner with Pricing, Accounting, Sales, and external GPO organizations to support contract operations 
• Identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes, reporting accuracy, data quality, and operational controls through standardization and process enhancements
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for GPO contract administration processes, contract data, pricing structures, chargeback operations, and reporting requirements
  

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:

• 3+ years of experience in contract administration, pricing, chargebacks, rebates, or healthcare distribution
• Experience with SAP ERP/SAP S/4HANA
• Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Proven solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proven attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and compliance
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools
• Experience with Vistex contract, chargeback, and fee management processes
• Healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or distribution industry experience
• Knowledge of GPO contracts, chargebacks, administrative fees, and contract reporting
  
  

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

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.