At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Configuration Analyst will primarily configure and develop within StepWise, our automated rating and pricing system, and consult with business users on requirements gathering, system design, configuration, and implementation.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Proactively partner and consult with business resources to design and develop innovative solutions for difficult business problems
• Cross functional requirements gathering, system consultation, and implementation of system design and configuration
• Partner directly with the UHC Underwriting and Actuarial Team
• Support and understand the rating formulas and factors, system workflow, and implement appropriate design and configuration of workflow portals within the StepWise application suite
• Analyze advantages and limitations of multiple solutions options. Recommend and develop referred option
• Work with user interface design and/or workflow design automation
• Develop user interfaces with HTML and CSS
• Create and maintain SQL Stored Procedures
• Utilize SQL-based systems to solve business problems
• Work with multiple project deadlines with minimal supervision
• Serve as a subject matter expert for others
• Present material to peers and clients

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 in Finance, Business, Actuarial Science, Math, Economics or a related degree
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel and/or Access including complex formulas, calculations, macros, VBA, etc.
• 2+ years of SQL experience
• Experience in an Actuarial and/or Underwriting role
• Hands-on professional experience in using Excel or SQL-based systems to solve business problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years programming (software programming or configuration within the framework of an application)
• Experience with user interface design and/or workflow design automation
• StepWise development experience
• Experience working in the Health Care Industry (commercial and group business lines)
• Experience working in the Insurance Industry
• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) experience
• XML experience
• Expertise in rating systems (Software applications and/or Excel tools) - as a consultant, super user, or technical design/implementation subject matter expert
• Proven proactive in analyzing and recommending system solutions for business processes

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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 $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.