Network Program Consultant - Eden Prairie, MN

Expanding access to affordable, high quality health care starts here. This is where some of the most innovative ideas in health care are created every day. This is where bold people with big ideas are writing the next chapter in health care. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

This Network Program Consultant is a key team member leading and participating in projects driving affordability and quality initiatives.  The role performs network and plan analysis and will  obtain, verify, analyze and communicate data as required. The Consultant will develop and deliver presentations on initiatives to senior leadership. Other responsibilities may also include making recommendations regarding use, expansion, selection of networks for various products based on that data. 

This position is required to be office based in Eden Prairie, MN.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them


• Serve as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues


• Solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions


• Perform complex conceptual analyses


• May lead functional or segment teams or projects


• Provide explanations and information to others on the most complex issues

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of data analysis experience


• 4+ years of experience in a role using financial skills


• 3+ years of Project Management experience


• 3+ years of experience developing and delivering presentations on complex material


• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Office Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a PBM


• Previous work experience requiring interaction with and presentations to an Executive Leadership Team


• Ability to work in fast paced, frequently changing environment


• Intermediate level of proficiency with contract reimbursement methodologies


• Analysis of large data sets; healthcare, claim, network etc.


• Excellent communication skills required including ability to communicate effectively with various levels of leadership


• Undergraduate or higher level degree

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 14, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good. Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed. Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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.

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