The UnitedHealth Group Center for Health Care Research (CHCR), based in Washington, D.C., seeks an outstanding and experienced Research Analyst to join a high-performing team of innovative health care researchers and analysts within a dynamic, mission-driven, results-oriented organization.
The Center's research advances UHG's commitment to the development of a next-generation health system through socially responsible, actionable, practical, and timely policy and market solutions that promote affordability, access to coverage, improved patient and physician experiences, and better health outcomes.
CHCR's work is critical to advancing understanding of key health care market dynamics and strategic opportunities among senior UHG leadership. The Center's research also supports Corporate Communications and Federal and State Government Affairs teams as they engage with the public, media, and policymakers.
The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of health care policy and market dynamics. This individual will demonstrate sound judgment, a passion for health care transformation, and the ability to contribute to and execute robust research initiatives that advance UHG's business objectives and policy priorities.
Primary Responsibilities:The successful candidate will have a broad range of analytical and operational responsibilities related to producing, managing, and disseminating UHG research. This role informs and accelerates the work of senior researchers while providing opportunities for professional growth and increasing ownership of research initiatives over time.
Targeted Background Research
- Produce targeted background research that aggregates and synthesizes publicly available literature, policy analyses, and data to inform the development of UHG-generated research products and deliverables
- Advance early-stage research strategy by identifying key trends, evidence, and knowledge gaps that help advance projects from concept development through analysis and insight generation
Collaborative Drafting and Analysis
- Lead analytical collaboration across research projects by contributing to the design, drafting, editing, and refinement of UHG-generated research briefs and publications
- Facilitate the efficient advancement of multiple concurrent workstreams while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and quality across deliverables
Quality Assurance
- Conduct rigorous and timely reviews of research products developed by lead researchers, serving as a key contributor to quality assurance efforts
- Ensure high standards of accuracy, precision, consistency, and analytical rigor in all UHG-generated research
Process Management
- Lead the documentation, optimization, and continuous improvement of research and communication workflows
- Maintain detailed and accessible records of review processes to support transparency, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness
- Preserve institutional knowledge and facilitate seamless coordination among internal researchers and external partners
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Build and maintain solid partnerships with teams across UHG to secure access to relevant data, analyses, and subject matter expertise
- Foster collaborative relationships that strengthen CHCR's research capabilities and support project execution
Research Amplification
- Partner with communications teams to maximize the visibility and impact of research findings through internal and external dissemination strategies
- Support stakeholder engagement and broaden awareness of key research insights among priority audiences
Executive Engagement Support
- Partner with senior team leaders to aggregate, organize, and prepare materials and deliverables for engagements with senior executives
- Develop work products that support informed decision-making by ensuring materials are clear, complete, accurate, and strategically aligned
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:- 3+ years of professional experience in a research capacity within a health care organization, consulting firm, research institution, think tank, government agency, or similar environment
- Experience building spreadsheet models, analyzing datasets, and interpreting findings from empirical research
- Demonstrated knowledge of health policy and health care market dynamics, with the ability to quickly develop expertise in complex and technical subject matter
- Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and a demonstrated interest in expanding the strategic and effective use of agentic AI technologies
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with working proficiency in PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with business leaders, researchers, and policy experts, and to translate complex findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights
- Demonstrated solid strategic thinking, problem-solving, and written communication skills
- Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience conducting health policy, health economics, or health services research
- Experience working with large health care datasets and quantitative analyses
- Experience preparing materials for executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Experience supporting publication, communications, or thought-leadership initiatives
- Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, ACA Marketplace, and commercial health insurance markets
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 $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
