Associate Director Network Programs - Eastern Time Zone - Remote

Optum Behavioral Network Coordinator

Optum 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 diversity and inclusion, 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.

So where are we today? The public and health care community are focused on the scope, diversity and quality of provider networks associated with health care products and coverage. People like you and organizations like United Health Group are driving ever higher levels of sophistication in how provider networks are composed and compensated. That means everything is open to new ideas and innovation.

And your expertise in provider networks can help us build in the next phase of evolution. In this role, you'll use your managed care knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical skills to support development of network solutions that support our business growth. As you do, you'll discover the resources, backing and opportunities that you'd expect from a Fortune 5 leader.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and craft behavioral network responses and narratives to address inquiries proposed in Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) from prospective and existing clients
• Creatively solution responses with regional network staff, matrixed partners, and functional leaders across the enterprise
• Assuring responses are aligned with Optum Compliance and Legal leadership to ensure that proposed solutions are aligned to regulatory requirements across CMS and state agencies
• Support pre-RFP solutioning and preparedness reviews as necessary
• Monitor status of key deliverables related to RFPs and RFIs in the business pipeline and manage escalations as appropriate
• Oversee network analysis and reporting requests as applicable to the inquires made within the RFP or RFI
• Partnership with current RFP Director to expand coverage and network representation in solutioning discussions

This is an opportunity that will offer you challenge like no other. We operate a complex, matrixed business that requires you to work through ambiguity even as you build a relationship with some of our most focused and intense business leaders. You'll need to conceptualize effectively, communicate clearly and earn credibility within a demanding business environment

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 or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience working with a managed care organization or health insurer
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting
• 5+ years of experience of project lead experience, working in highly matrixed environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Behavioral provider network experience
• Experience in applying both business and creative writing to RFPs and RFIs
• Knowledge of MBHO business sectors:
  Commercial and Public (Medicare, Medicaid, Exchanges)
• Geographically located in the Eastern Time Zone

Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility.

Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only:
The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $101,200 to $184,000. 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, sexuality, age,…