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 to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** The time has come to raise your game and help us raise ours. You've learned to lead. You've built a deep expertise in health care network operations. You've set your sights on having more impact in more ways. Now it's time to join our leadership team and help UnitedHealth Group meet the challenge of shaping where health care will go. As an Associate Director within our network contracting team, you'll guide the development and support of provider networks as well as unit cost management activities through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting. As you do, you'll discover the resources, backing and opportunities that you'd expect from a Fortune 4 leader. If you are commutable to East Brunswick, NJ, you will have the flexibility to hybrid-remote (onsite office 1-2 times/month) as you take on some tough challenges. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Coordinate/facilitate internal leadership and external provider meetings + Obtain, validate, and analyze data impacting key provider relationships + Manage functional, market level and/or site strategy, plans, production and/or organizational priorities + Collaborate with providers and other partnering departments to implement contractual requirements + Navigate various system utilities necessary to effectively execute daily tasks + Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges + Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems + Serve as a key resource by providing explanations and information to others on complex and / or critical issues + Solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions + Motivate and inspire other team members + Maintain active relationships with UHN and network strategy functional areas to support continuous improvement of end-to-end processes and provider data quality of products + Maintain working documentation on provider data, to include progress, risks, and milestones met Are you ready to put your skills to the test? In this high-impact role, you will need to be a solid leader and have the proven ability to establish trust and build relationships with leaders and experts across an organization. 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 experience working with a managed care organization or health insurer; or as a consultant in a network/contract management role, such as contracting, provider services, etc. + 3+ years of experience in successfully leading multiple projects + 2+ years of experience in a network management-related role handling complex network providers with accountability for business results + 2+ years of experience utilizing financial modeling in making rate decisions + 1+ years of proven leadership (manager, supervisor) experience + Demonstrated experience with all ancillary contract reimbursement methodologies + Knowledge of business operation processes that impact providers + Commutable to East Brunswick office, NJ 1-2 times/month **Preferred Qualifications:** + 2+ years of experience with provider contracting + Demonstrated experience with all facility and/or physician contract reimbursement methodologies + Proven excellent communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with various levels of leadership *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. **New Jersey Residents Only:** The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. _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._