Senior Regulatory Affairs Analyst - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Making the health system work better for everyone isn't just our motivation. It's our responsibility, and it's behind every single decision we make. As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Analyst, you will be part of a team of regulatory professionals who analyze new regulatory requirements, work closely with the business to understand the impact and obligations of those requirements, and support the business in understanding the evolving regulatory landscape.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze and provide interpretation of newly enacted laws and guidelines that include, as appropriate, relevant legislative history, comparisons to existing or proposed legislation in other jurisdictions and detailed descriptions of the operational requirements and affected departments
• Supports and coordinates with business partners with articulating responses to proposed regulatory changes to drive achievement of business goals and clarity of regulators' expectations
• Consult and coordinate with new business / sales / product development to determine applicable regulatory requirements pertaining to any products being offered in the marketplace
• Maintains awareness of current and emerging trends/changes in the regulatory environment

It will be your job to determine how we can provide more value to our clients in a regulatory space. That requires big picture thinking and a keen, strategic mindset. In the meantime, you will be expected to monitor and drive new regulatory requirements.

Additionally, the following practices, skills and behaviors are essential to the role:

Critical Practices

• Collaborating
• Building Relationships
• Adding Value
• Being Accountable

Technical and Functional Skills

• Proficiency with verbal and written communication, including effective analysis and communication of regulatory information
• Knowledge of health care compliance programs and processes
• Research, interpret and understand state and federal laws and regulations

Common Language of Leadership Behaviors

• Communicating with Others
• Managing Ambiguity and Uncertainty
• Resilience and Resourcefulness
• Influencing Others
• Self-Management

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:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience working in a regulatory role within health care, managed care and/or health insurance
• Experience building relationships across business groups internally and outside the organization
• Knowledge of the Industry and Regulatory Requirements/Environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Medicaid managed plans, PBMs
• Project management experience, including experience simultaneously managing multiple projects and own workload
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate detailed and moderately complex information verbally and written with others

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

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, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $72,800 to $129,900. 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.

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