Regulatory Affairs Analyst - Telecommute (Minnetonka, MN Preferred)

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) The Medicare Regulatory Affairs team consists of team members who are assigned specific areas of regulatory expertise. The team (1) answers questions from business and legal/compliance colleagues by researching and analyzing Medicare guidance and advise on business strategy and initiatives; (2) analyzes new and revised regulatory requirements and other guidance as well as support the business in understanding and implementing them; (3) supports regulatory advocacy (formal rulemaking and ad hoc) by providing regulatory analysis and facilitating development of advocacy material and strategy; and (4) supports the internal and external attestation processes to meet regulatory and contractual obligations. The team's customers are the relevant business partners and corresponding legal and compliance partners.This role requires someone who has excellent attention to detail and organizational skills but who can also interact with our top executives who have final sign-off on many of the required attestations. The role requires coordination and obtaining approval from many other various business partners too. This position also has additional opportunities for expanded regulatory responsibilities. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities: Project managing internal and external attestation processes to meet our regulatory and contractual obligations to Medicare & Retirement's external regulator CMS, requiring managing multiple time-sensitive projects and priorities Managing access to Health Plan Management System (HPMS) for the entire enterprise and updating contracts, contacts, and other required data in HPMS Leading the Medicare & Retirement offshoring committee which handles offshoring requests from across the enterprise for work done for Medicare & Retirement Managing the team SharePoint, policies and procedures, and other technology-related duties 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 or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience working in health care, managed care and/or health insurance Experience interfacing with key individuals including C-suite or executive leadership levels to determine solutions and outcomes 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: Experience responding to inquiries from a variety of stakeholders (external customers, internal customers, executives and regulators) Experience communicating complex information via phone conversations and emails to non-technical clients, external customers, internal customers and executives Experience with regulatory affairs, compliance or legal Live within the vicinity of Minnetonka, MN Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.*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: Regulatory Affairs Analyst, Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota, Telecommute, Telecommuter, Telecommuting, Work at Home, Work from Home, Remote