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

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Ancillary analysis and validating Provider Network (physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, ancillary facilities, etc.) contracting and unit cost management activities through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting. They will also conduct unit cost and contract valuation analysis in support of network contracting negotiations and unit cost management strategies. This role will manage unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting, and associated financial models.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ancillary modeling for all ancillary types
• Ensure that healthcare contracts are priced accurately and effectively
• Support and validate provider network contracting and unit cost management
• Conduct financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting
• Perform unit cost and contract valuation analysis in support of network contracting negotiations and unit cost management strategies
• Manage unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting, and associated financial models
• Review work performed by others and recommend improvements
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them
• Perform complex conceptual analyses and serve as a resource on critical issues
• Solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions
• Provide explanations and information to others

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:

• 5+ years of analytical experience in financial analysis, health care pricing, network management, health care economics or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience with provider payment methodologies and healthcare products
• 2+ years of experience in creating and using financial modeling tools, spreadsheets, and information acquisition tools
• Intermediate level of proficiency in performing financial impact analysis, risk management, and data manipulation
• Advanced level proficiency with MS Excel and Access
• Willing and able to work Central Standard Time Zone hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with medical coding (CPT, DRG, ICD-9, ICD-10, etc.)
• Intermediate knowledge of Power BI or Tableau
• Excellent communication, time/project management, problem solving, and organization skills
• Ability to successfully manage expectations

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.


Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.