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Be a driver of change at Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group family of businesses and a key leader across most major segments of the U.S. health care system. You could be a vital factor in our success as you apply exceptional product management skills to drive the implementation of future capabilities for our next-generation oncology programs. It is your chance to help countless people lead healthier lives while working with a Fortune 6 industry leader.

The Sr. Product Analyst plays a key role in the implementation of Optum’s next-generation oncology and specialty programs, with a specific focus on prior authorization / utilization management for high-cost drugs and treatments. As such, this role requires a data-driven, detail-oriented, and organized professional who can work in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Use data to drive communication of the oncology and specialty program key performance indicators and value story across client portfolio
• Support Product Managers in defining how the end user experience should work - translating a vision to business and operational processes and detailed requirements 
• Support Product Managers with major launches of new client implementations and/or capabilities 
• Drive the documentation and communication of the team’s product definition. This includes information related to key functions of the team’s authorization platform, clinical rules for when to approve which drugs, provider training materials, as well as client and rule configurations
• Identify and maintain best practices, processes, and tools to support the Oncology product management team
• Work collaboratively with the IT team to ensure the product is producing value as intended, and according to the development timeline (using Agile methodology)
• Support clients and internal operations staff with specialty program-related inquiries, and troubleshoot, triage, and drive to resolution of issues or defects

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: 

• 2 years of program/project management with experience in tracking, planning projects, and working with large datasets to make informed business decisions
• Project coordination or project management experience 
• Experience using Agile methods to deliver projects
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals in a matrix environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance multiple demands and competing deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the Health care industry 
• Proven solid analytical skills
• Proven to be self-motivated, team player, action and results oriented 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence others 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy