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. Optum Step Wise Automated Rating is a proprietary software platform that delivers centralized rate management, financial modeling, and automated quoting across products and lines of business.
Its enterprise-level rate engine, block management tools, and underwriting application enhance financial management, improve sales channel responsiveness, and increase operational agility. As an Advisory Services Sr Consultant, you will work directly with our payer
clients on Step Wise implementations, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, and testing. Ideal candidates will have a background in commercial healthcare underwriting or actuarial pricing combined with a strong technical aptitude and a desire to solve complex problems using cutting-edge software tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must; this is a direct client-facing role. 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 the Step Wise software to configure rating algorithms, factor tables, and proposal outputs Work with the Step
Wise software to configure user experiences (including health plan sales and underwriting users) Work with the Step Wise software to create business process / workflow automation Use Excel and SQL-based systems to solve clients' business problems Present solution design and configurations to peers and clients Become a trusted advisor to our clients by: Learning, understanding, and adhering to Step Wise configuration best practices Understanding our clients' business and place within the market Being transparent, accountable, and following through on commitments Communicating project status and risks often and early Acting as a main point of contact both during a project and after implementation is complete Assist with Step Wise end-user and super-user training Assist with project scoping and requirements gathering Assist with writing contracts and developing pricing models Understand industry issues, changes, and potential impacts and opportunities for the Step Wise consulting team Direct segments of work and manage deliverables Be capable of meeting multiple project deadlines with minimal supervision Serve as a subject matter expert for others Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, is tactful and listens well Work with less structured, more complex issues 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: Undergraduate degree in quantitative discipline or equivalent experience 3+ years of experience working in commercial healthcare insurance 1+ years of experience healthcare rating systems development 1+ years of experience writing SQL queries Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel - including complex formulas and macros / VBA Preferred Qualifications: Experience working as an underwriter or actuary in commercial healthcare Experience working with the Step Wise Suite Familiarity with XML / JSON California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300 per year.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, United Health 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 United Health Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy At United Health 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, interactionuality, 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: United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
United Health Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Requisition #: 22024155ah5d54a
