Job Details2024-05-20T13:50:10+00:00

Analytics Consultant – Remote in NY or NJ

Requisition Number: 2308301
Job Category: Healthcare Economics
Primary Location: New York, NY

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The Consultant provides year-round strategic consultative services with an integrated focus on the UnitedHealthcare Value Story by diving deep into the analytics of health plan performance to further support UnitedHealth Group’s position as a trusted advisor and carrier of choice.  

 

If you are located in New York or New Jersey you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.  

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • This role is part of a dedicated strategic team that supports complex employer groups within Local Markets, generally within a geographic region
  • Consultants will create compelling, client-specific insights and content for a variety of client engagements
  • Consultants will present a portion of client engagements as determined by the Strategist based on client needs (internal/external), resource availability and development opportunity
  • Consultant will focus on insights and storytelling. Distillation of compelling and/or actionable insights from data and reporting is required
  • Navigation of data, tools, and related resources will be necessary for success in telling a story with actionable insight
  • Distillation of compelling and/or actionable insights from data and reporting is required
  • Consultants will focus on insights and storytelling
  • In-depth knowledge of adopted and proposed client solutions
  • Collaborate with market strategic team members as needed
  • Provide colleague feedback to all participants in the market strategic team to support leadership goals around talent assessment, career planning, and growth opportunities
  • Will have no direct reports
  • Collaborate with the broader Account Management Team (AMTs) and other internal business partners to solve complex customer analytic needs and serve as a strategic analytic subject matter expert
  • Communicates information openly and in an articulate and professional manner as a strategic consultative subject matter expert

 

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
  • 2+ years in a customer-facing role, preferably within a sales, account management, TPA, or consulting environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare cost and quality topics, as well as the ability to speak to emerging industry trends
  • Proven intermediate or higher skills within Office 365 applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated presentation skills, preferably with a director-level and higher audience
  • Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time depending on customer needs

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience in data analytics, data science, statistics or underwriting 
  • Clear and concise written & verbal communication skills; successful virtual presentation experience

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

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.  

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.    

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.  

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2308301

Business Segment Employer & Individual

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time

Additional Locations
Newark, NJ, US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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