Regulatory Affairs Consultant - Remote

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The Regulatory Affairs Consultant is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting federal and state healthcare reimbursement regulations to ensure compliance across assigned products and services. This role interprets complex and evolving regulatory guidance, conducts impact assessments, and converts regulatory requirements into actionable business rules used to develop product specifications and operational workflows that ensure compliance and accurate implementation. Working closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and technical teams, the consultant supports the implementation of regulatory changes within the EASYGroup™ Prospective Payment System (PPS) product suite and contributes to ongoing product enhancements aligned with reimbursement trends and industry developments.

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:  

• Monitor and analyze federal and state regulatory updates impacting healthcare reimbursement
• Interpret complex regulatory requirements and assess impacts to products, services, and client solutions
• Research and resolve unclear, conflicting, or evolving regulatory guidance
• Translate regulatory requirements into business rules that will be used to create operational workflows, and product specifications
• Develop regulatory summaries, impact analyses, and implementation recommendations
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned areas of the EASYGroup™ PPS software suite
• Support regulatory updates, product enhancements, and software releases to maintain compliance
• Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT), develop test scenarios, and validate functionality and regulatory compliance
• Maintain regulatory content within internal systems, databases, and client-facing platforms
• Manage and update tools utilized for regulatory monitoring and data collection
• Respond to client inquiries through Salesforce, email, meetings, and other communication channels
• Communicate regulatory and product updates through written documentation, webinars, and client discussions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of client and product-related questions
• Research Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, commercial payer reimbursement methodologies, and emerging payment models
• Evaluate state-specific reimbursement systems, healthcare trends, and market opportunities
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the overall client 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: 

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare reimbursement, regulatory analysis, healthcare policy, or a related discipline
• 2+ years of experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and other healthcare reimbursement methodologies
• 2+ years of experience with analytics, research, and problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience interpreting regulatory guidance and translating requirements into operational or technical solutions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to technical and non-technical audiences
• PPS methodologies, CMS regulations, state Medicaid programs, healthcare software products, Salesforce, and the EASYGroup™ product suite

*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 $91,700 to $163,700 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.