Associate Director, Workforce Insights - Remote

Director Of Workforce Optimization Analytics

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. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This role is responsible for leading workforce optimization analytics across Optum enterprise care delivery operations. The Director will build and maintain complex financial and operational models to support strategic workforce planning, productivity analysis, and performance forecasting. While direct reports may support data mining and dashboard development, this role requires deep hands-on modeling expertise and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

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

Primary Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain dynamic workforce and financial models to support staffing optimization, labor forecasting, and strategic planning
• Analyze operational and financial data to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and clinical leaders to validate model assumptions and guide decision-making
• Deliver executive-level insights through scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and performance forecasting
• Partner with Practice Optimization leadership to align workforce planning & productivity with budget and organizational goals
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and adapt to evolving business needs
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems and reporting platforms
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making
• Uphold HIPAA standards in handling protected health information (PHI)

Advanced Technical Responsibilities :

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

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). The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 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.