Network Pricing Consultant - Remote PST/MST/CST

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 optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This opportunity is all about complexity and meaningful impact. You will play a key role in accurately and effectively pricing our provider network across the West Region markets, including Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Idaho. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, creativity in interpreting contract structures, and the ability to leverage available resources to develop accurate and reliable pricing.

As a Network Pricing Consultant, you will support and validate Provider Network (hospital, physician, ancillary facilities, etc.) contracting and unit cost management activities through financial modeling, analysis, and reporting. You will conduct unit cost and contract valuation analysis to support negotiations and unit cost management strategies, while managing unit cost budgets, targets, and performance reporting.

Challenge can often be its own reward, but why settle for challenge alone when you can also be supported, mentored, and developed in a fast-paced and impactful career? With UnitedHealth Group, you can expect all of the above, every day. Here's your opportunity to combine analytical expertise and collaborative problem-solving as you strike the balance between health care costs and resources. In this role, you'll ensure that health care contracts are priced accurately and fairly for all involved, backed by the resources and stability of a Fortune 5 leader.

While this role primarily supports West Region markets, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. For hires residing in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. areas, on-site work is required at least four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support network pricing strategies and tactics in collaboration with local network field leaders and network managers
• Analyze financial impact of provider contracts
• Evaluate financial impact of corporate initiatives and external regulations
• Review payment appendices and develop options for various contracting approaches and methodologies
• Communicate financial impact findings and insights to stakeholder groups
• Conduct financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting
• Provide mentorship and engage in detailed peer review activities
• Perform unit cost and contract valuation analysis to support network contracting and unit cost management strategies
• Lead large and complex analytical projects to support key business objectives
• Influence pricing strategies and rate development by identifying opportunities or safeguarding favorable structures
• Collaborate with Network Management to strategize rates or contract methodologies
• Review competitive analysis to determine appropriate provider pricing
  
  

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

• Undergraduate degree in Math, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or related field
• 4+ years of analytical experience
• 3+ years of experience with provider payment methodologies and healthcare products
• Experience presenting to internal or external stakeholders
• Financial impact analysis and data manipulation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to interpret financial modeling results and develop forecasts
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to research and solve problems independently
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced statistical functions for financial modeling
• Experience with various payment methodology types
• Knowledge of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid PPO/HMO revenue and expense patterns
• Solid interpersonal, collaboration, negotiation, and communication abilities
• 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 $72,800 to $130,000 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.