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INTRODUCTION

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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Advisory Director, Strategy and Growth - Remote is responsible for selling and delivering consulting engagements to payer and provider clients that integrate research strategy, operations, and analytics to support clients' ambitions to adapt to new payment models; organizing enterprise resources to serve these clients; grow and manage staff dedicated to these partnerships; and support the enterprise's overall efforts to accelerate and achieve growth objectives.

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:

• Supporting business development and sales activity across payers and health care providers, with an emphasis on proposal development and selling into the commercial provider and health insurance markets
• Providing day-to-day project leadership with client stakeholders who play a critical role in the client's ability to successfully implement the identified solutions
• Oversee managers, senior consultants and analysts in individual workstreams with responsibility to own, coordinate, and harmonize the overall approach
• Industry expert in value-based contracting methodologies, strategy development, and network design
• Provide ongoing management and mentorship of managers and senior consultants, overseeing career growth and identifying development opportunities for direct reports
• Provide thought leadership and guidance to the practice and broader Optum Advisory constituencies

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of health care consulting experience, with an emphasis on commercial payer and provider consulting experience
• 7+ years of experience in either management or strategy consulting
• Experience in designing and delivering market research initiatives, supporting the development contracting and network models for value-based care programs, including MSSP, ACOs, and delegated risk contracts
• Experience in developing business in the Medicaid Managed Care market
• Experience with payer-side population health techniques such as care management, utilization management, prior authorization, and disease management
• Experience in developing contracting and operating models across Medicare, commercial, Medicaid and dual eligible populations
• Proven business development experience and success generating at least $1.5M+ annually in new sales
• Proven track record of project and client management
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Ability to drill down to the root cause of issues and be creative in problem solving
• Ability and established track record of leading multiple projects and initiatives
• Ability to travel domestically 25% - 50%

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

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: $134,600 - $230,800 annually based on full-time employment

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. 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.