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The Senior Consultant, Clinical Variation Reduction will join a team addressing complex issues in the U.S. health system. They will work on transformational solutions for managing clinical operations, focusing on reducing clinical variation to lower costs, enhance quality and safety, and improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include opportunity analysis, solution design and implementation, and financial measurement. The ideal candidate should be passionate about improving care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and confidently engage with senior leaders (C-suite), providers, and business partners. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. while addressing challenging issues.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze and synthesize, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to inform client recommendations

• Oversee and/or perform detailed data analytics and financial projections (e.g., Excel, Power BI) and translate findings to operational stakeholders

• Perform project management activities, such as monitoring client scope, tracking deliverables, creating status reports, identifying and mitigating risks, managing resource plans, and monitoring successful achievement of project goals

• Coordinate internal and/or client teams in a complex and rapidly changing environment

• Create artifacts or deliverables that effectively summarize findings, support fact-based recommendations, and provide appropriate detail to substantiate conclusions

• Present final deliverables to client sponsors

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project approach, strategies, and work plans

• Assist in the design and implementation of recommended solutions

• Support the creation of sales pursuit materials and other business development activities (e.g. proposals and Statements of Work)

• Communicate clear direction and delegate responsibilities to team members when needed, providing management and coaching

• Build and manage relationships with client stakeholders and decision-makers, leading with influence to drive change

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:

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare management or business administration consulting and/or system engineering and/or project management

• 3+ years of experience building and creating project/program deliverables with the ability to manage multiple complex and concurrent workstreams

• 1+ years of provider healthcare consulting experience and/or process improvement experience in a provider environment

• Experience in clinical operations or a related field, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and developing/implementing innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to address clinical variation

• Proficiency in managing workplans, budgets, and tracking metrics to assess initiative progress and overall project health

• Ability to be a flexible, collaborative team player, with solid interpersonal skills, dedicated to contributing to the desired outcome

• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence senior leaders and stakeholders, and leading client meetings

• Demonstrated advanced Microsoft Office expertise, specifically Excel and PowerPoint

• Demonstrated solid time management, organizational, and prioritization skills with a proven ability to take initiative and work independently in a dynamic work setting

• Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma certifications, quality improvement and experience with relevant methodologies

• Experience with data management tools and/or BI tools (e.g., Tableau, MicroStrategy)

• Ability to be highly adept at handling ambiguity, with demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, change management, and risk mediation

• Demonstrated experience with client account growth and business development

• Experience in clinical transformation, solution design and implementation, resulting in substantial and recurring financial benefit

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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.

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