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. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

　　This role will work across various teams and provide strategic guidance to organizational leaders through financial modeling to win large and complex deals for Optum. Success in this role will be dependent on your ability to navigate a large matric organization, influence leadership in order to affect change, and be able to clearly articulate business issues and recommended solutions. This is a fast-paced and high-growth environment with ever changing priorities that has a long-term commitment to making health care better for everyone.

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

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Work with multiple business unit executives to determine correct solution, resources needed and contractual terms for deals

　　Leading financial response to RFPs to ensure minimal risk and maximum benefit for Optum

　　Analyze complex deals, develop pricing recommendations, and drive critical approval process with finance executives to meet tight deadlines

　　Understand business goals and objectives to help advise executives on appropriate solution

　　Maintain knowledge of market trends, competitors, and industry changes to help drive solution strategy

　　Understand cost structure across multiple business units in order to incorporate into a single Optum view

　　Utilize cost structure knowledge to create and maintain complex financial models and communicate results to executives

　　Lead ad-hoc projects as needed

　　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 or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field

　　5+ years of progressive professional experience in Finance and/or Accounting

　　5+ years of experience in analyzing and responding to RFP’s

　　Financial modeling and analysis experience

　　Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Excel

　　Experience presenting to executives

　　Demonstrated high attention to detail including ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

　　Proven organizational skills with ability to be flexible, work in cross-functional and matrixed teams, and work with ambiguity

　　Preferred Experience:

　　1+ years of experience working on RFPs for IT-related solutions

　　Pricing experience

　　Proven solid analytical skills with experience working with complex data sets

　　California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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

　　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.

　　Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and 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.