Director, Health Management - Remote - Falls Church Virginia

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Falls Church, Virginia
Posted On: 05/09/2024

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. -OptumServe Consulting/The Lewin Group, a premier national health care and human services consulting and policy analysis firm, brings 50 years of experience finding answers and solving problems for leading organizations in the public, non-profit, and private sectors. Lewin's strategic and analytical services aim to help clients:Improve policy and expand knowledge of health care and human service systemsEnact, run, and evaluate programs to enhance delivery and financing of health care and family servicesDeal with shifts in health care practice, technology, and regulationOptimize performance, quality, coverage, and health outcomesCreate strategies for institutions, communities, associations, foundations, governments, and people to make health care and human services systems more effectiveIn the wide-ranging field of health and human services consulting, The Lewin Group provides both depth and breadth of expertise. Lewin has more than 250 consultants drawn from industry, government, and academia. -They all share a solid commitment to Lewin's core values of objectivity, integrity, analytical innovation, vision, and dedication to client satisfaction. -At OSC/Lewin, we help federal decision-makers strengthen health and human services programs, make informed policy choices, and implement critical initiatives. OSC/Lewin also works with foundations and associations to research and evaluate complex health care and human services needs. By delivering objective, data-driven research, program planning and development, technical assistance, implementation, post-implementation analytics, and evaluations, OSC/Lewin supports current program activities, informs future program investments and supports strategic decision processes that improve the health and well-being of the nation's citizens.The successful candidate for Managing Director will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to conduct policy analyses, evaluate programs using advanced empirical methods, and develop forecasting models for health care utilization and costs. We pride ourselves in creating an exciting, policy-focused atmosphere that encourages the use of innovative analytical techniques to solve real-world problems. See our website for more information on our projects and people: www.lewin.com.You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. -Primary Responsibilities:Direct and manage large evaluation contracts including technical direction, financial management, staff management, and client relationsDesign and conduct studies that require advanced empirical methods or mixed quantitative and qualitative evaluation methodsEffectively oversees production of client-ready deliverablesLead large proposalsLead research reports and manuscripts for technical and non-technical audiencesLead advanced quantitative and/or qualitative analysisYou'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:Ph.D. or Master's degree -in Economics, Statistics, Health Services Research, Public Policy or related field with 12+ years of experience in healthcare research and policy analysis -10+ years of experience in healthcare research and policy analysisExperience analyzing large administrative datasets for program evaluations -Experience with qualitative data collection and analysisExperience managing large, mixed-methods evaluationsExpertise in the design and implementation of research studies focused on health equityDemonstrated quantitative research skills in health policy, program evaluation -Preferred Qualifications:Track record of conference presentations and publicationsProven excellent written and verbal communication skills*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, 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 $122,100 to $234,700 annually. 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.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: OptumCare 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. - -OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. -Brand: Optum Care SolutionsJob ID: 2214625Employment Type: Full-timeJob Area: OptumInsight ConsultingPosted Date: 25/04/2024 More...

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