Senior Product Analyst - Remote

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.Be a driver of change at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group family of businesses and a key leader across most major segments of the U.S. health care system. You could be a vital factor in our success as you apply exceptional product management skills to drive the implementation of future capabilities for our next-generation oncology programs. It is your chance to help countless people lead healthier lives while working with a Fortune 5 industry leader.The Senior Product Analyst plays a key role in the management of Optum’s next-generation oncology programs, with a specific focus on prior authorization / utilization management for high-cost specialty drugs. As such, this role requires a data-driven, detail-oriented, and organized professional who can work in a fast-paced environment.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:• Support Product Managers in communicating program performance and value to clients and leadership through regular reporting, analysis, and presentation of Key Performance Indicators• Support Product Managers in defining how the end user experience should work - translating a vision to business and operational processes and detailed requirements• Support Product Managers with major launches of new client implementations and/or capabilities• Interact with clients and internal teams for inquiries, issue resolution, and information sharing• Drive the documentation and communication of the Oncology team’s product definition. This includes information related to key functions of the team’s authorization platform, operational processes, value levers, and training• Identify and maintain best practices, processes, and tools to support the Oncology product management team• Work collaboratively with the IT team to ensure the product is producing value as intended, and according to the development timeline (using Agile methodology)• Write and perform UAT scripts to ensure our IT and Operations teams have deployed solutions that meet our requirementsYou’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:• 2+ years of program/project management with experience in tracking, planning projects, and working with large datasets to make informed business decisions• Project coordination or project management experience• Experience using Agile methods to deliver projects• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals in a matrix environment• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance multiple demands and competing deadlinesPreferred Qualifications:• Experience working in the Healthcare industry• Power BI and Tableau experience• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence others• Demonstrated to be self-motivated, team player, action and results oriented• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyThe salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.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.UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Brand: Optum Health ServicesJob ID: 2280387Employment Type: Full-timeJob Area: Sales & MarketingFunction: Sales GeneralIndustry: Direct Health/Medical Insurance Carrier