Healthcare Senior Data Consultant, Payment Model Implementation - Remote

Senior Consultant will provide support on a number of payment model implementation contracts, including operations support, analytics, and policy analysis. In collaboration with staff across the organization, the Senior Consultant will deliver high‑quality deliverables, cultivate client relationships, and contribute to business growth by developing new client relationships and securing new contracts. You will enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. For hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, a minimum of four days per week in the office is required. Schedule Monday – Friday, daylight shift in your time zone. Primary Responsibilities Engage, develop, and cultivate existing client relationships through policy consultation and thought leadership Lead payment model operations and technical assistance activities, including oversight of analytics to inform model operations for value‑based care initiatives Support the development of payment calculations, conduct financial and trend analysis, calculate quality metrics, and perform fast‑paced ad‑hoc analysis to quickly address client needs Mentor other staff to develop their technical and analytical problem‑solving skills Maintain a consistently high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks Work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a project team Efficiently query large databases of healthcare claims and eligibility data Perform a broad range of quantitative analysis to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of Medicare and Medicaid payment models Required Qualifications 6+ years of experience using SQL, R, Python, or SAS in a research, consulting, or business environment 4+ years of experience working on federal health policy issues, including Medicare and Medicaid value‑based payment, in multiple areas serving as a subject matter expert Experience translating complex findings to non‑technical audiences in both written and verbal contexts Experience successfully leading cross‑functional project teams Experience working on implementing or evaluating value‑based payment programs Experience working in Snowflake or Databricks environments Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting multi‑year payment model implementation contracts Experience with databases having complex structures and relationships, such as the Integrated Data Repository, Chronic Conditions Warehouse, or similar data environment All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $112,700 – $193,200 annually, based on full‑time employment, local labor markets, experience, and qualifications. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. 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. OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr