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.** Positions in this function research and investigate key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and healthcare costs data. Provides management with statistical findings and conclusions. Identifies potential areas for medical cost improvements and alternative pricing strategies in collaboration with the Regional leadership team, key functional (clinical, network, actuarial and payment integrity) leaders and market Health Plan leaders. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Lead and direct a team of 4-6 local affordability leads who help manage business efforts to make healthcare more affordable for C&S Medicaid, LTSS and DSNP members and programs + Share accountability for health plan and regional medical cost savings targets for one of three geographic regions with market and regional senior leaders (CFO, CEO, CMO, etc.) + Attaining a deep understanding of specific market nuances & represents assigned market interests driving performance of project teams across enterprise + Driving affordability process in market, including (in process order, not by priority): + Setting up and managing trend reviews and affordability meetings + Aiding in identification of local affordability needs and opportunities + Maintaining clear lines of communication with all matrix partners to ensure effective identification & implementation of national, regional and local priorities + Challenging health plan leadership to consider new/different opportunities & implementation strategies + Working closely with UHC Finance & HCE to ensure rigorous, reliable processes for validation, measurement and forecasting of opportunities and results + Prioritizing affordability pipeline based on strategic and financial assessment + Converting meeting follow-ups and pipeline initiatives into data-driven action plans + Ensuring execution of strategic action plan while tracking measurable outcomes + Providing regular reporting and explanation of affordability results for the market 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 5+ years in healthcare and/or managed care + 5+ years of working experience within healthcare operations, clinical services, network or product + Exposure to Affordability concepts and processes + Experience with developing strategic objectives and translating into action plans and leading/motivating teams to execute plans effectively; flexibility to adapt and change direction as needed + Experience working within a cross-functional capacity and navigating a matrix organization + Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint + Willing and able to travel two or three times per year **Preferred Qualifications:** + Master’s degree (e.g. MBA, MPH, MHA, etc.) + 3+ years of experience with Medicaid, DSNP or LTSS populations + 2+ years of experience leading large multi-level analytic teams + Experience executing and delivering on strategic analytical initiatives within a large-matrixed environment *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy The salary range for this role is $124,500 to $239,400 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al 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. **Application Deadline:** This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. _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._