Network Pricing Consultant - Telecommute

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OptumRx is looking for a curious, adaptable, and self-motivated Consultant to be part of our Network Pricing team. This is an advanced analytics role where you will be responsible for the oversight of client contract management through financial and network price modeling, forecasting and reporting. You'll learn the business fundamentals of drug pricing and client performance management, the underlying data flows, and the tools and systems used in this type of financial analysis. The person in this role will be lead analytical projects to improve our modeling, pricing, and reporting. The person in this role will work with and have regular exposure to analysts and projects in our global data science and network pricing teams. In addition, strong communication skills are important as this role partners with other departments including Underwriting, Legal, Account Management, Operations, and Clinical to effectively oversee client performance management.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform financial analysis and modeling as it relates to setting prescription drug prices
• Conduct financial and network pricing modeling, analysis and reporting
• Concisely summarize and communicate the results of complex analytics
• Lead projects to completion by contributing to database creation, statistical modeling and financial reports
• Predict emerging customer needs and develop innovative solutions to meet them
• Participate in the development new ideas, products and/or approaches
• Proactively identify anomalies in drug pricing, client performance, utilization patterns, or prescription claims data
• Collaborate independently with other department SMEs

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
• 2+ years of experience in creating and using financial modeling tools, spreadsheets, and information acquisition tools including experience in interpreting and/or displaying financial modeling results to inform actionable decisions
• Intermediate level of proficiency in performing financial impact analysis, risk management and data manipulation
• Expert level proficiency in MS Excel
• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained

Preferred Qualifications:

• Analytical experience in data analysis, health care pricing, healthcare economics or related discipline
• Python, R, or SAS for analytical model development experience
• Intermediate SQL or other relational database solution experience
• PBM experience
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills

Careers with OptumRx. We're one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. Here you'll fill far more than prescriptions. As a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you're empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You'll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There's no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $64,800 to $116,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter policy.

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.

Job Keywords: Network Pricing Consultant, Telecommute, Remote, Work from Home