Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Advisory Board is a research firm acquired by Optum in 2017. For over 40 years, we’ve helped executives and future leaders in the health care industry work smarter and faster by providing provocative insights, actionable strategies, and practical tools to support execution. Learn more about Advisory Board.

Research analysts work in teams researching market trends and intractable challenges facing executives across the health care industry. Teams share their research findings via reports on our website, email newsletters, our podcast, and virtual and live events. Analysts are actively involved in the full research process – from qualitative interviews and quantitative analysis to synthesizing findings and creating deliverables.

Analysts are initially placed on a team studying a specific health care market (e.g., health systems, payers, life sciences) or a cross-industry challenge (e.g., the aging population, behavioral health, digital transformation). As they grow in the role, analysts are encouraged to rotate to different teams to explore new topic areas and broaden their industry expertise.

**The full-time position will be available starting in July 2023**

**UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for position**

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Washington, D.C preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

Research leadership

• Generate steady stream of research leads from a variety of sources
• Conduct in-depth interviews with senior health care executives
• Analyze findings from primary and secondary research
• Contribute to quantitative analyses to test hypotheses

Expertise development

• Seek out opportunities to deepen understanding of the industry
• Get up to speed quickly on new topics
• Conceive and share insights, identify stories to support research hypotheses
• Identify and critique potential solutions to intractable industry challenges

Communication

• Lead with the most critical information for the audience whether writing or speaking
• Speak up in meetings to share ideas and ask questions
• Create deliverables, such as reports, case studies, tools, and presentations

Project management

• Meet deadlines set by manager, team, and self; communicate with manager and teammates well in advance when deadlines require adjustment
• Pursue work independently as appropriate and ask for help when needed
  

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
• 3+ months of work or internship experience in a professional setting
• Experience conducting long-term primary and/or secondary research in an academic or professional setting
• 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)
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA
• Experience working on the clinical or business sides of health care
  

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $54,400 to $97,000. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $60,000 to $106,700. 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 Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth 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.