Consultant - Health Pricing Solutions - Multiple Locations

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The Consultant - Health Pricing Solutions will primarily work with StepWise implementations, our automated rating & pricing system, and consult with clients on system design, configuration, and implementation.  In addition to working on StepWise implementations, this role will involve advising clients on underwriting and financial projects, and supporting senior consultants as appropriate.

Successful candidates will have the following experience and be able to work within the following parameters:

• Expertise in rating systems is highly desirable--as a consultant, super user, or technical design/implementation subject matter expert


• Hands-on professional experience in using Excel and SQL-based systems and data mining to solve business problems/achieve clients' expectations


• Able to clearly and understandably articulate goals and expectations, relating them to the client's business mission and direction


• Capable of managing a variety of issues while driving momentum of key projects


• Consultative and capable of meeting multiple project deadlines with minimal supervision


• Establishes trust and credibility at all levels of the organization


• Serves as a resource to others


• Communicates clearly either over the phone or in person


• Tailor language to the audience, initiates appropriate communications with others, is tactful and listens well


• Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed


• Works with less structured, more complex issues

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Actuarial Science, Math, Economics or a related degree or equivalent experience


• Experience in an Underwriting and/or Actuarial role


• 3+ years of experience working in a corporate environment


• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, calculations, macros, etc.


• Basic level of proficiency with MS Word and Access or experience working with other databases


• Basic level of proficiency with SQL


• Experience working in the healthcare industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with user interface design and/or workflow design

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

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