[Remote] Advisory Consultant - Payer Strategy - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Advisory Consultant - Payer Strategy will contribute to client engagement problem solving and work product development, assisting junior team members and participating in various practice development projects. Responsibilities Structure approach/analysis for assigned workstream under direction and contribute to assisting more junior team members with their responsibilities Contribute to client communications around own workstream and sometimes those of more junior team members Major contributor to team problem solving across full scope of project Knowledgeable on Optum data sets and tools and carries foundational understanding of health care industry dynamics Maintain a comprehensive understanding of health care research, tools, and assets used by the practice to support client work Participate in various practice development projects Provide active role in improving business processes, knowledge management, etc. within the practice Proactively anticipate challenges and risks in both own area and those of more junior staff and make sound adjustments/recommendations to address issues Communicates effectively and accurately in writing and verbally to prospects, members and other team members Skills 1+ years working in payer strategy, provider network, NCQA/URAC accreditation, provider data management, or value-based care 1+ years of experience utilizing formal industry strategy frameworks 1+ years of healthcare, payer (primary) or life sciences experience Experienced in Quantitative/Qualitative Analytic execution and synthesis Client relationship management experience Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and provide solutions Demonstrated ability to drill down to the root cause of issues and be creative in problem solving Demonstrated ability to travel domestically, up to 50% Healthcare, payer and/or provider, life sciences experience Experience conducting strategy projects Experience working in and successfully navigating a matrixed environment Demonstrated ability to possess analytical reasoning and solution-focus problem solving Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Benefits Comprehensive benefits package Incentive and recognition programs Equity stock purchase 401k contribution Company Overview Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 648 in 2025, 559 in 2024, 620 in 2023, 851 in 2022, 593 in 2021, 438 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.