Senior Product Analyst - Remote

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) Our Product Development and Management groups are vital to our success and are leaders in driving the future growth of UnitedHealth Group. Success in these careers relies on many factors & your ability to deal with ambiguity, your ability to adapt and embrace change, and a long - term commitment to making health care better for everyone. Aids in the design, development, management or sunsetting of new, existing or acquisition products. Works with product leaders to review product performance against expectations and supports changes to product portfolio to improve competitive position and optimal product performance. Validates new or updated product and rate implementations. May work with internal or external business constituents to help determine product future direction or respond to product inquiries. May be project - based and involve working within multiple product functions. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:

• Use business plans and roadmaps to drive product planning efforts and translate roadmaps to buildable features
• Ensure alignment / linkage between business and product plans with delivery strategies
• Collaborate with functional support partners and other applicable stakeholders (internal and external) to help design solutions, and ensure alignment with business and product plans (revenue commitments, capabilities, functional impacts, cross functional roles)
• Define / create user / buyer characteristics to drive product planning efforts (e.g., personas, archetypes)
• Define / write business requirements that address market / product problems / needs (portfolio, consumer experience, care steerage)
• Develop use scenarios to illustrate user / market requirements (e.g., storyboards, user stories, competitive intelligence, user / broker / consultant focus groups, market data, audits)
• Provide input for status dashboards to drive program / product management processes / reviews (e.g., key metrics, schedules, checkpoints)
• Identify and communicate client goals / needs as input to product planning
• Develop product training / education for applicable internal and external audiences (e.g., sales team, health plans, brokers, vendors), collaborating with appropriate stakeholders as needed (e.g., training staff, sales leadership, subject matter experts)
• Adhere to or champion use of applicable product development guidelines / procedures (e.g., Agile Development Methodology)
• Understand national and local regulations and the impact on plan design
• Develop and execute test plans and test scenarios in support of application updates and rate implementations
• Define reporting metrics to track the results of product and rate implementations
• Uses pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise
• Investigates non - standard requests and problems, with some assistance from others
• Works exclusively within a specific knowledge area
• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet deadlines
• Provides explanations and information to others on topics within area of expertise 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:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of product management, portfolio management, project management, business analysis or other related experience
  • Healthcare knowledge Preferred Qualifications:
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SQL - Have the ability to perform formulas such as vlookups, pivot tables, etc.
    • Excellent writing and analytical skills
    • Proven organizational skills with ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity
    • Demonstrated ability to work on matrixed teams and prioritize deliverables
    • Ability to work with clients, document requirements and work with technical teams to execute on requirements Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Work with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving millions of people as we transform health care with bold ideas. Bring your energy for driving change for the better. Help us improve health access and outcomes for everyone, as we work to advance health equity, connecting people with the care they need to feel their best. As an industry leader, our commitment to improving lives is second to none. California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $67,800 to $133,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy 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.

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