[Hiring] Financial Analyst @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

• Location: 100% fully remote. (Travel is 5% if in southern California).
• Overview: A multi-payor healthcare organization contracting with 15 health plans across the Southern California market.
• Generates over $2.5 billion in annual revenue and manages a monthly membership of more than 500,000 lives.
• Primary market focus includes the Inland Empire and San Diego regions.
• Team goals include developing and strengthening existing talent, driving system integration, and leading migration to CapRev.
• Focused on delivering accurate, comprehensive reporting while leveraging large, complex datasets.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with a curious mindset.
• Experience in healthcare administration, including managing and analyzing capitation revenue.
• Strong understanding of value-based care models and financial performance.
• Must maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate flexibility.
• Expert Excel skills and ability to write basic queries in SQL.
• Ability to meet month-end Accounting deadlines and communicate highlights clearly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR certification in Accounting, Finance or IT related field.
• 5+ years of healthcare experience.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Master’s degree or certification in Accounting, Finance or IT related field.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• SQL experience.
• Experience with large data sets.

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated, organized, and possesses a high degree of autonomy and maturity.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Fast learner with ability to adapt.
• Ability to multi-task and operate at a high level under pressure.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• Salary range: $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected.