Senior Consultant of Optum Insight Market Analysis - Telecommute - 2021265

UnitedHealth Group

Seattle Washington

United States

Executive Management
(No Timezone Provided)

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's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

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

The Senior Consultant of Optum Insight Market Analysis will focus on delivering actionable market insights, including market sizing, segmentation, research, and analysis to key executives within target business areas, sales, marketing, and client management. The Senior Consultant will also conduct primary and secondary research initiatives transforming data into purposeful insights that are understandable, accurate, relevant and actionable. All of this will be primarily done through in-depth analysis of the Payor and Provider markets, although you will also be asked to help with analyses of the government and life sciences markets as well.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead market sizing and segmentation for the Optum Insight business unit
  • Perform financial and quantitative analysis on financial and enrollment data sets, identifying insights and recommendations for strategic actions
  • Develop a research plan to support market sizing, segmentation, and other quantitative analysis, assuring delivery of research on time and within budget and recommend changes in the organization of the marketing intelligence group to ensure the effective fulfillment of objectives and provide the flexibility to move swiftly in relation to marketing research problems and opportunities
  • Manage supporting research initiatives by implementing the entire research process, defining the research scope and budget, selecting the appropriate research methodologies, managing research vendor relations, interpreting and analyzing data and information, as well as synthesizing disparate data, developing reports, communicating and presenting research finding and implications to members of the organization
  • Manage and implement internal systems, templates, and tools to maximize the efficient delivery of market intelligence
  • Support other strategy development, business planning and executive management activities
  • Present research findings and implications to all levels within the organization
  • The position will receive guidance from the Senior Director, Employer and PBM Market Strategy and Insights
  • Monitor industry developments and announcements to create internal alerts and produce dashboards utilizing a wide variety of research sources and databases
  • Conduct and analyze market and product research and competitive intelligence

    • 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
  • 5+ years of financial and quantitative analysis
  • 3+ years of experience in the healthcare space
  • 2+ years of experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)
  • Solid experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and market research tools
  • Demonstrable experience with primary and secondary research methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple deliverables at once
  • Experience building partnerships and trust with individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA, MHA, MPH degree
  • 3+ years of experience in the Payor or Provider industry
  • 3+ years of experience with SQL, R, SAS, etc. 
  • A self-starter and able to work independently, work with a sense of urgency and be comfortable with constant change, approach work in an enthusiastic, positive, and collaborative manner
  • Proven organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity
  • Excellent verbal, written communication skills and be highly organized

    • UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

    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)

    *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

    Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The Salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. The Salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $87.900 to $156,900. 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

    UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

    Senior Consultant of Optum Insight Market Analysis - Telecommute - 2021265

    UnitedHealth Group

    Seattle Washington

    United States

    Executive Management

    (No Timezone Provided)

    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's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

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

    The Senior Consultant of Optum Insight Market Analysis will focus on delivering actionable market insights, including market sizing, segmentation, research, and analysis to key executives within target business areas, sales, marketing, and client management. The Senior Consultant will also conduct primary and secondary research initiatives transforming data into purposeful insights that are understandable, accurate, relevant and actionable. All of this will be primarily done through in-depth analysis of the Payor and Provider markets, although you will also be asked to help with analyses of the government and life sciences markets as well.

    Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead market sizing and segmentation for the Optum Insight business unit
  • Perform financial and quantitative analysis on financial and enrollment data sets, identifying insights and recommendations for strategic actions
  • Develop a research plan to support market sizing, segmentation, and other quantitative analysis, assuring delivery of research on time and within budget and recommend changes in the organization of the marketing intelligence group to ensure the effective fulfillment of objectives and provide the flexibility to move swiftly in relation to marketing research problems and opportunities
  • Manage supporting research initiatives by implementing the entire research process, defining the research scope and budget, selecting the appropriate research methodologies, managing research vendor relations, interpreting and analyzing data and information, as well as synthesizing disparate data, developing reports, communicating and presenting research finding and implications to members of the organization
  • Manage and implement internal systems, templates, and tools to maximize the efficient delivery of market intelligence
  • Support other strategy development, business planning and executive management activities
  • Present research findings and implications to all levels within the organization
  • The position will receive guidance from the Senior Director, Employer and PBM Market Strategy and Insights
  • Monitor industry developments and announcements to create internal alerts and produce dashboards utilizing a wide variety of research sources and databases
  • Conduct and analyze market and product research and competitive intelligence

    • 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
  • 5+ years of financial and quantitative analysis
  • 3+ years of experience in the healthcare space
  • 2+ years of experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)
  • Solid experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and market research tools
  • Demonstrable experience with primary and secondary research methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple deliverables at once
  • Experience building partnerships and trust with individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA, MHA, MPH degree
  • 3+ years of experience in the Payor or Provider industry
  • 3+ years of experience with SQL, R, SAS, etc. 
  • A self-starter and able to work independently, work with a sense of urgency and be comfortable with constant change, approach work in an enthusiastic, positive, and collaborative manner
  • Proven organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity
  • Excellent verbal, written communication skills and be highly organized

    • UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

    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)

    *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

    Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The Salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. The Salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $87.900 to $156,900. 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

    UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

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