Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, this role will lead growth strategy and account planning for the OptumServe business. This position will partner across the OptumServe team and the broader Optum and UHG organizations on understanding and assessing the external landscape, establish organizational and segment-specific business strategies aligned with the vision of the organization, and define key enablers based on trends and opportunities in the market. This position will need to be highly collaborative and influential across the OptumServe team and broader enterprise to assess opportunities for partnership and further enterprise strategic initiatives.
Specific areas of responsibility include
* Lead growth strategy development and execution including supporting annual and long-range business planning, and growth direction for capital planning across OptumServe and its business units
* Developing broad-based growth strategies as well as segment-specific areas for growth (in-market strategies, geographic expansion and business line expansion)
* Translating broad strategies into clear objectives and practical action plans to grow and support the markets we serve (Defense Health Agency, VA, CMS, FDA and other federal agencies)
* Developing and implementing account-based strategies including executive call plans in support of strategic objectives
* Measuring effectiveness of strategies on market penetration and growth
* Oversee development, execution and tracking of a broad portfolio of strategic initiatives
* Leads market research efforts, due diligence, business analysis and market intelligence analysis to understand competitive landscape of potential market opportunities
* Drive collaboration with business and technology to define deliverables and solutions for new or emerging business ideas
* Lead creation of written and oral communication materials that effectively summarize findings, support fact-based recommendations and provide appropriate detail to substantiate conclusions
* M&A supportensure alignment to OptumServe growth strategy and drive connectivity for appropriate leadership and subject matter engagement
* Manage up to 20 internal and external subject matter experts and consultants to ensure efforts are in line with growth strategy and OptumServe growth priorities
* Partner with and oversee marketing and communications, and other related group efforts to ensure alignment with growth strategy and priorities

Youll 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.
Youll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelors degree
* 15 years of experience leading business strategies and market intelligence analysis for potential market opportunities
* 10 years of relevant industry experience (healthcare and federal government)
* 7 years of experience developing business strategies and planning, including experience with market overviews, understanding competitive positioning, analyzing market trends, capital planning and understanding customer needs
* Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects to ensure their quality and on-time delivery
* Proven track record of accomplishing work through others and inspiring others through times of ambiguity
* Demonstrated experience in leading multiple, diverse and complex initiatives in an ambiguous environment with rapidly changing priorities.
* Willingness to travel when needed
* If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders

Preferred Qualifications
* MBA
* Extensive experience in the healthcare industry
* Understanding of Department of Defense (DOD), Veterans Administration (VA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) markets
* Able to balance strategic thinking with the urgency to drive work forward
* Adapt quickly to changes in work direction and able to pivot work accordingly
* Develop creative solutions to complex problems
* Experience using data and research to formulate strategic business recommendations
* Understanding of OptumServe key constituents (internal and external)
* Experience communicating data and strategic frameworks with C-Suite executives
* Superior conceptual, analytical and financial modeling skills
* Experience delivering results with large-scale, cross-functional teams in highly matrixed organizations
* Demonstrated understanding of the complexities and key factors of the business displays broad business perspective
* Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with business lines and technology to define deliverables and solutions.
* Analytical skills and ability to review data and make fact based decisions and/or recommendations
* Demonstrated communication skills (persuasive written, oral, and presentation skills)
* Demonstrated experience in complex strategy development

Optum, a part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, continues to evolve and make a bigger impact through its extensive expertise in combining technology, data and people to create novel health care solutions and services across the globe. OptumServe is following suit by creating and delivering care that meets the health needs of active duty service members, veterans and their families. Were partnering with federal and state government agencies to meet the readiness and health needs of active duty military members and veterans by providing preventive health screenings and assessments to ensure that troops are ready to answer the call of duty. For those who want to intensify their impact in a career that brings together challenge, learning and growth, OptumServe is the right place to do your lifes best work.SM

Colorado Residents OnlyThe salary range for Colorado residents is $169,500 to $322,500. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirementsHealth, dental, and vision plans wellness program flexible spending accounts paid parking or public transportation costs 401(k) retirement plan employee stock purchase plan life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance business travel accident insurance Employee Assistance Program PTO and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.
* All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter Policy.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphereUnitedHealth 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.

Job KeywordsVP, Vice President, Growth, Strategy, Washington, District of Columbia, DC, Eden Prairie, MN, Minnesota,Telecommute, Telecommuter, Telecommuting, Work from Home, Work at Home, Remote

Requisition Number:935286

Business Segment:Optum Care Solutions

Employee Status:Regular

Job Level:Executive

Travel:No
Additional Locations

Eden Prairie, MN, US

Overtime Status:Exempt

Schedule:Full-time

Shift:Day Job

Telecommuter Position:Yes