Senior Provider Compensation Analyst - Remote

Job ID: 98421417472Posted: 2026-08-02Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $72,800 - $130,000/yearJob Area: People TeamCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Mission and Purpose - This role is focused on:Driving complex corporate and business segment projects/initiatives to completion through design, implementation and maintenance phases Focus is on providing compensation consulting and analytical support for employed physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and other Care delivery compensation programsThis position acts as an internal consultant to the organization, developing analytic methodologies and report formats Responsibilities include assisting with the process of collection, analysis and reporting of data specific to organization wide Provider priorities in a timely and accurate mannerAssisting Director of Provider Compensation - to design and implement complex business segment compensation strategies, policies, programs, and communications within the corporate compensation philosophy framework Assisting Director of Provider Compensation - in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the most complex and state-of-the-art Provider compensation programs and products and representing the business segments in corporate design effortsYou'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.Primary Responsibilities: Provider compensation project work including: design, consulting, and implementation of Provider compensation programs, assemble compensation packages, and analytic support of Provider compensation programsGain consensus on Provider compensation philosophy and desired strategy Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of healthcare and financial data to support program management for all Provider roles in care delivery This includes analyzing compensation plans of existing businesses and providing summaries for leadership reviewProvide recommendations on compensation models and metrics that incentivize Provider productivity and performance and aligns with the organizational and financial objectives of the businessAssist leadership with determining desired market position for total cash compensationAs an internal consultant, this role is responsible for building solid relationships with Provider leaders of each business to ensure effective compensation solutions and strengthen Provider engagementSalary survey participation and analysis, and conduct annual review of market data and communicate compensation range information Performs annual compensation reviews and constructs templates for each individual Provider by analyzing information and evaluating resultsResponds to inquiries regarding Provider total cash compensation, incentive and productivity information, non-standard pay practices, etc. Compiles, categorizes, tabulates, audits and verifies Provider earnings, quality indicators, RVUs, productivity information for pay change recommendationsAssist with annual FMV analysis and presentation to OptumHealth Sr LeadershipStrategic partner for the business when it comes to Provider compensation, creating solutions to meet the business need while also balancing legal regulatory complianceLiaison for participation in external surveys provides annual presentation of survey information to leadersProviding analytic support on compensation projectsWorks on the most complex compensation projects, independently drives and completes the projects with little to no oversightWork with the compensation leadership to proactively identify value added compensation initiativesWorks directly with Human Capital Partners on complex field-initiated projects, generally with no oversightRemain abreast of best practices and contemporary pay practices within the industryYou'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 provider compensation experience, including experience with analysis and understanding of Provider practice metrics Includes business acumen and an understanding of Provider practicesProven solid external provider compensation consulting experience Demonstrated experience with Provider productivity and compensation benchmark dataDemonstrated experience with the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)Demonstrated experience in leading complex and long-term projects to completionProven solid history of quickly building relationships, gaining credibility, influencing and partnering with business leaders and human capital peers across the organizationDemonstrated ability to partner with multiple constituents, and proven success working in a matrix environmentProven action oriented, adept at working in a fast paced, complex organization, and solid change management skillsProven advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Power PointWilling pr anility 10%-15% travelPreferred Qualifications: Professional certification, such as CPCVExternal Provider compensation consulting experienceExperience with Provider compensation M&A due diligenceExperience with Microsoft Power BIExperience with creating Microsoft macrosAI experience*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.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.