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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life’s best work. SM

The Workforce Planning Analyst’s primary responsibility will be to perform the Administration, build, and troubleshooting for Anaplan models within Optum WFP+M, including bugs and enhancements, both in the backend and on the front end (UX). The Workforce Planning Analyst support 3+ different Anaplan models and use cases. You will be responsible for understanding the differences and similarities between model and assist our cross-functional teams to achieve their business goals via post-go live support. This role will get the chance to work with many different teams and use cases. The ideal candidate will have strong technical background, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to continually take on new responsibilities.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Anaplan model building
• Demonstrate technical knowledge for software implementations including activities around field-to-field data mapping, conversion validation, system and security configuration, user acceptance testing, and system integration testing
• Demonstrate ownership to drive consensus in line with best practices and guidance from internal stakeholders
• Participate in data integration, migration, and validation on live models
• Deliver end-user trainings and knowledge transfer sessions to internal stakeholders
• Work in a collaborative way with other team members and other stakeholders to deliver high touch customer service
• Communicate well written and orally at all levels‐managerial, technical, and user
• Understand priorities, scope, timeline, goals, and key milestones
• This position will be full time telecommute but with travel occasionally possible
• Covid Vaccination to meet the requirement of travel and onsite meetings within Optum spaces

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Hiring immediately
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

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:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher) OR 4+ years of Anaplan experience in lieu of a Diploma/GED
• 1+ years of Anaplan model building experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Workforce Planning and Management experience
• Prior experience in implementing or working with Performance Management Solutions using Anaplan or similar technologies
• Prior relevant experience in Sales Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Planning, and Enterprise Portfolio management
• Familiarity with workforce planning, financial/multi-dimensional modeling, data analytics, or business intelligence concepts
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‐solving skills
• Prior experience in a project team environment using structured methodologies for gathering business requirements, business processes, data conversions, and designing system interfaces

Soft Skills:

• Strong Microsoft Excel abilities
• Strong functional knowledge around financial systems and business processes
• Effective, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skill
• Willingness and aptitude to quickly learn a new technology
• Great organizational and time management skills

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. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada or New York City Residents Only : The salary range for Colorado residents is $26.15 to $46.63. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada / New York City residents is $28.85 to $51.30. 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: 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.

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