UnitedHealth Group
Advisory Services Analyst, Consultant Development Program - Multiple Locations
UnitedHealth Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. Advisory Services Analyst, Consultant Development Program - Multiple Locations
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The full-time position located in Eden Prairie, MN, Nashville, TN or Washington, DC will be available starting in Summer 2026
UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for position
Relocation is not offered for the Consultant Development Program
Program context The
Consultant Development Program (CDP)
is an Early Careers program for recent college graduates who are interested in developing and deploying problem-solving and presentation skills with health care clients. The CDP sits within Optum Advisory and allows for early career professionals to experience a diversity of health care clients through a variety of engagements. CDP members work on different client teams while simultaneously receiving mentorship and formal training in key consulting competencies. Program completion includes alignment into an Optum Advisory practice and typically takes 1.5-2.5 years to complete.
Primary Responsibilities
Enable strategic business transformation through the application of technology, process improvement and innovation to our client's most complex problems
Conduct research & stakeholder interviews that may include collecting, analyzing, trending and presenting data and recommendations to clients
Navigate client facing interactions, presentations and relationship building in scenarios of project delivery, social situations, change management and at times ambiguity
Promote project success with requirements analysis, presentation creation and project management duties; including meeting management, project planning and project budget support
Document customer/client requirements through clear, concise and effective written and oral communication
Perform analysis for business process re-engineering opportunities and define, develop and document before and after process flows
Participate in assessment, project sizing, market analysis and scope evaluation of potential project deliverables
Grow in specific areas of interest and develop subject matter expertise
Develop and support in the delivery of client facing presentations
Provide support and information to clients making strategic decisions and implement enhancements to their organizations' strategy, productivity, performance, and long-term profitability
Optum Advisory provides consulting support to a wide range of health care clients. Some example projects might include:
Building a go-to-market strategy and business case to bring a new product or service to market by providing an opportunity analysis derived through complex data navigation
Designing an organizational management structure to help improve health care delivery operations
Conducting a technology assessment and developing an implementation plan in a payer or provider organization
Creating and executing an acquisition strategy of a medical group or provider organization; guiding the organization through the acquisition process
Conducting Change Management assessments and stakeholder engagements to ensure adoption of recommendations within a multi-faceted project
What you will be doing 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 earned within the past 24 months from an accredited college/university; coursework to obtain degree must be completed prior to start of employment and verified within 6-8 weeks following the date at your school
Business Acumen and Basic Data Analysis experience
Willing or ability to work in office on a hybrid schedule (1 day home/4 days in office) in one of our 3 locations (Eden Prairie, MN, Nashville, TN or Washington, DC) for the duration of the program
Willing or ability to travel up to 80% for the Consultant Development Program, dependent on project needs and location
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) F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications
3.0 GPA
Healthcare Experience
Proven intellectual Curiosity
Compensation and Benefits Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you\'ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. Advisory Services Analyst, Consultant Development Program - Multiple Locations
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The full-time position located in Eden Prairie, MN, Nashville, TN or Washington, DC will be available starting in Summer 2026
UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for position
Relocation is not offered for the Consultant Development Program
Program context The
Consultant Development Program (CDP)
is an Early Careers program for recent college graduates who are interested in developing and deploying problem-solving and presentation skills with health care clients. The CDP sits within Optum Advisory and allows for early career professionals to experience a diversity of health care clients through a variety of engagements. CDP members work on different client teams while simultaneously receiving mentorship and formal training in key consulting competencies. Program completion includes alignment into an Optum Advisory practice and typically takes 1.5-2.5 years to complete.
Primary Responsibilities
Enable strategic business transformation through the application of technology, process improvement and innovation to our client's most complex problems
Conduct research & stakeholder interviews that may include collecting, analyzing, trending and presenting data and recommendations to clients
Navigate client facing interactions, presentations and relationship building in scenarios of project delivery, social situations, change management and at times ambiguity
Promote project success with requirements analysis, presentation creation and project management duties; including meeting management, project planning and project budget support
Document customer/client requirements through clear, concise and effective written and oral communication
Perform analysis for business process re-engineering opportunities and define, develop and document before and after process flows
Participate in assessment, project sizing, market analysis and scope evaluation of potential project deliverables
Grow in specific areas of interest and develop subject matter expertise
Develop and support in the delivery of client facing presentations
Provide support and information to clients making strategic decisions and implement enhancements to their organizations' strategy, productivity, performance, and long-term profitability
Optum Advisory provides consulting support to a wide range of health care clients. Some example projects might include:
Building a go-to-market strategy and business case to bring a new product or service to market by providing an opportunity analysis derived through complex data navigation
Designing an organizational management structure to help improve health care delivery operations
Conducting a technology assessment and developing an implementation plan in a payer or provider organization
Creating and executing an acquisition strategy of a medical group or provider organization; guiding the organization through the acquisition process
Conducting Change Management assessments and stakeholder engagements to ensure adoption of recommendations within a multi-faceted project
What you will be doing 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 earned within the past 24 months from an accredited college/university; coursework to obtain degree must be completed prior to start of employment and verified within 6-8 weeks following the date at your school
Business Acumen and Basic Data Analysis experience
Willing or ability to work in office on a hybrid schedule (1 day home/4 days in office) in one of our 3 locations (Eden Prairie, MN, Nashville, TN or Washington, DC) for the duration of the program
Willing or ability to travel up to 80% for the Consultant Development Program, dependent on project needs and location
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) F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications
3.0 GPA
Healthcare Experience
Proven intellectual Curiosity
Compensation and Benefits Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you\'ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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