594816 - Associate Director of Compliance / Lead Investigator - Eden Prairie, MN

Optum is a health services business, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, dedicated to making the health system work better for everyone. We serve people throughout the entire health system. This allows us to bring a uniquely broad, yet experienced, perspective. We have the ability and scale to help our clients both envision and implement new approaches that drive meaningful, enduring and positive change. Beyond just a company and a brand, Optum is a unique and valuable collection of people, capabilities, competencies, technologies, perspectives and partners. The people who work at Optum are among the brightest and most inventive in the industry. Work alongside us today and discover a culture of integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation and performance. Our team enjoys conversation-changing, life-changing, world-changing opportunities throughout their careers. Join us and see what it's like to do your life's best work.(sm)

The Associate Director of Compliance / Lead Investigator will be responsible for investigating potentially high volume and complex, escalated, or sensitive allegations regarding potential Compliance issues.  You will have strong investigative skills and will be supporting investigations for all Optum business units. The Associate Director will assess reported allegations, identify applicable governing laws, regulations, and policies, and conduct investigations, including analyzing documents and interviewing witnesses. You will analyze facts uncovered through the investigation against controlling statutes, laws, regulations, policies and guidance, and make a merit determination for all allegations. You must prepare high quality written summaries for the investigation and witness interviews, and have strong communication skills to brief high level business leadership. The Associate Director will work collaboratively with legal, compliance, Human Capital, and business partners throughout the investigation, and will also work with UHG Enterprise Compliance leadership. You will help business compliance partners identify and recommend process improvements and best practices to promote compliance. You should have very strong investigative, analytical, communication, and writing skills. Candidates will be based at our Eden Prairie MN location, and must be available for travel for investigations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree


• 3+ years of experience in a legal (legal services, paralegal, etc.) or compliance role


• 3+ years of experience conducting legal, compliance, regulatory, or law enforcement investigations


• Adept at understanding complex concepts and situations presented by the business environment


• Ability to investigate and assess complex problems and recommend the appropriate compliance solutions


• Ability to adapt in a dynamic and high-growth environment


• Exceptional written, verbal, analytical, organizational, time management, and problem solving skills


• Experience managing multiple projects/tasks (role will be handling a typical caseload of 10-15 cases)


• Intermediate or better level of proficiency using MS Word & MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working in a government or healthcare environment with experience in compliance


• Professional degree


• Professional certification


• Experience with financial or fraud investigations


• Experience working with regulators


• 2+ years of experience performing data analysis


• Working experience with HIPAA, Medicare and/or Medicaid regulations

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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