Payment Integrity Leadership Program

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.

The Optum Payment Integrity Rotational Leadership Program is designed for high-performing, high-potential MBA and MHA students seeking meaningful future leadership roles in operational based teams within the healthcare industry.

The start date for this full-time program is January 2025.

Program Structure:

• The Optum Payment Integrity business consists of over 20,000 employees worldwide. We have business partners in Ireland, India and the Philippines and you will have the opportunity to work remotely with leaders from at least one of those locations during your rotation. Our 24-month program consists of a minimum of two assignments (12 months each) in different business units, providing you with a broad understanding of Payment Integrity within the organization
• You'll be assigned to managing Optum Payment Integrity top executional priorities which will utilize your strategic planning, critical thinking, global mindset, program, and project management skills
• Participants will also experience extensive, customized formal development programs to fulfill professional and personal potential. You will be supported by a leader who will provide professional training and coaching to assist you in developing your leadership and business acumen skills. In this role you will have the opportunity to interact with senior leaders and build a valuable network of peers, managers, and leaders across the organization. Following the completion of your rotations, your leader will assist you with identifying your next role in the organization

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an MBA or MHA with a target graduation date no later than December 2024 or have graduated within the past two years
• Solid skills with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant professional work experience
• Operations experience or operations focused educational background
• Experienced with data analysis
• Project or program management, healthcare, marketing and/or IT background
• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand complex business issues and make strategic decisions
• Proven high emotional intelligence, ability to navigate a complex matrix organization
• Proven innovative & proactive thinker
• Proven high level of initiative, accountability, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Business acumen & global mindset
• Proven align to our Mission & Values, embrace Inclusion & Diversity

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300 per year. 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 employers 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