Senior Provider Comp 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.

Mission and Purpose - This role is focused on

Driving complex corporate and business segment projects/initiatives to completion through design, implementation and maintenance phases Focus is on providing compensation consulting and analytical support for employed physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and other Care delivery compensation programs

This position acts as an internal consultant to the organization, developing analytic methodologies and report formats Responsibilities include assisting with the process of collection, analysis and reporting of data specific to organization wide Provider priorities in a timely and accurate manner

Assisting Senior Director of Provider Compensation - to design and implement complex business segment compensation strategies, policies, programs, and communications within the corporate compensation philosophy framework

Assisting Senior Director of Provider Compensation - in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the most complex and state-of-the-art Provider compensation programs and products and representing the business segments in corporate design efforts

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

Provider compensation project work including: design, consulting, and implementation of Provider compensation programs, assemble compensation packages, and analytic support of Provider compensation programs

Gain consensus on Provider compensation philosophy and desired strategy

Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of healthcare and financial data to support program management for all Provider roles in care delivery This includes analyzing compensation plans of existing businesses and providing summaries for leadership review

Provide recommendations on compensation models and metrics that incentivize Provider productivity and performance and aligns with the organizational and financial objectives of the business

Assist leadership with determining desired market position for total cash compensation

As an internal consultant, this role is responsible for building solid relationships with Provider leaders of each business to ensure effective compensation solutions and strengthen Provider engagement

Salary survey participation and analysis, and conduct annual review of market data and communicate compensation range information

Performs annual compensation reviews and constructs templates for each individual Provider by analyzing information and evaluating results

Responds to inquiries regarding Provider total cash compensation, incentive and productivity information, non-standard pay practices, etc. Compiles, categorizes, tabulates, audits and verifies Provider earnings, quality indicators, RVUs, productivity information for pay change recommendations

Assist with annual FMV analysis and presentation materials to OptumHealth Sr Leadership

Strategic partner for the business when it comes to Provider compensation, creating solutions to meet the business need while also balancing legal regulatory compliance

Liaison for participation in external surveys provides annual presentation of survey information to leaders

Providing analytic support on compensation projects

Works on the most complex compensation projects, independently drives and completes the projects with little to no oversight

Work with the compensation leadership to proactively identify value added compensation initiatives

Works directly with Human Capital Partners on complex field-initiated projects, generally with no oversight

Remain abreast of best practices and contemporary pay practices within the industry

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 provider compensation experience, including experience with analysis and understanding of Provider practice metrics Includes business acumen and an understanding of Provider practices
• Proven solid external provider compensation consulting experience
• Demonstrated experience with provider productivity and compensation benchmark data
• Demonstrated experience with the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)
• Demonstrated experience in leading complex and long-term projects to completion
• Proven solid history of quickly building relationships, gaining credibility, influencing and partnering with business leaders and human capital peers across the organization
• Demonstrated ability to partner with multiple constituents, and proven success working in a matrix environment
• Proven action oriented, adept at working in a fast paced, complex organization, and solid change management skills
• Proven advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Willing to travel 10%-15%

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification, such as CPCV
• External provider compensation consulting experience
• Experience with provider compensation M&A due diligence

Experience with Microsoft Power BI

Experience with creating Microsoft macros

AI experience

*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 - $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 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.