Regulatory Affairs Analyst - Remote

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 and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

As a Regulatory Affairs Analyst, you will be an individual contributor in UnitedHealthcare's Legal, Regulatory, Affairs, and Compliance (LCRA) group. Positions in this function provide technical and operational regulatory affairs support to business, legal, and compliance partners related to Medicaid and other government programs. Enhance the organization's regular internal reporting, tracking, and provide recommendations to enhance processes.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries, requests and actions by business and LCRA Partners
• Complete internal regulatory review and filings related to marketing materials
• Handle other regulatory research, report generation, audits, and review new laws/regulations/guidance
• Analyze and resolve policy and regulatory issues to meet business and regulatory requirements and to protect with external stakeholder
• Triage operational and product issues relating to managed care contracts from LCRA and business partners
• Investigate non-standard requests and problems
• This role requires you to be nimble as you work in our highly matrixed business. Your communication skills will be put to the test when you provide high-level insight on regulatory changes and how they will affect different programs

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 regulatory affairs or compliance
• Proven exceptional organizational and communication skills to work with stakeholders on regulatory matters
• Demonstrated ability to provide timely and responsive support for partners located in multiple time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience responding to inquiries from a variety of stakeholders (external customers, internal customers, executives and regulators)
• Understanding of regulations impacting health care, commercial insurance, Medicaid Managed Care, Dual Special Needs, Medicare, government bids, or provider issues
• Basic understanding of contracts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and database navigation
• Proven project management skills
• Proven solid analytical, problem solving, decision-making and time management skills
• Proven excellent research skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts
• Proven success in collaborating across a large, matrixed business and legal environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive results
• Proven solid work ethic
• Demonstrates well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints
• Demonstrates comfortable taking ownership and accountability for projects
• Proven solid ability to prioritize and organize workload
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, including when to escalate and seek guidance

Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Work with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving millions of people as we transform health care with bold ideas. Bring your energy for driving change for the better. Help us improve health access and outcomes for everyone, as we work to advance health equity, connecting people with the care they need to feel their best. As an industry leader, our commitment to improving lives is second to none.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $56,300 to $110,400. 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 employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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.