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Washington DC USA
In-Office
200K-344K Annually
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Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
The Role
This role leads product strategy for Optum's State Government solutions focusing on Medicaid analytics AI and compliance to deliver transformational outcomes.
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Requisition Number: 2344020
Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum is a leading information technology-enabled health services and software business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. We partner with governments employers providers and communities to serve more than 146 million people advancing a more equitable value-based system of care. With over 190000 employees worldwide Optum delivers intelligent integrated solutions that modernize the health system and improve population health outcomes.
At Optum Insight (OI) we combine data analytics technology and deep domain expertise to support public and private sector clients. Within State Government markets Optum partners with Medicaid agencies Health and Human Services organizations and other public-sector entities to design implement and operate solutions that improve access affordability program integrity and member experience-while meeting complex regulatory and procurement requirements.
The Vice President of Product - State Government Solutions is accountable for defining and executing the product solution and platform strategy for Optum Insight's State Government business. This role owns the market-facing product vision and architecture across Medicaid CHIP Healthcare Access (including state-based exchanges and integrated eligibility) advanced analytics and program operations. This executive leader is responsible for shaping modular scalable and compliant solutions that integrate technology platforms advanced analytics artificial intelligence and operational services into productized offerings aligned to state priorities procurement models and regulatory frameworks. The role is tightly connected to Growth and market teams to anticipate policy technology and buyer shifts-ensuring Optum remains ahead of state client needs and competitive dynamics. The VP of Product is the single-point owner for product strategy roadmap platform architecture alignment AI strategy and financial performance for the State Government portfolio. This leader partners deeply across Optum Insight Optum enterprise teams and third-party partners to deliver outcomes-driven solutions at scale while maintaining an enterprise mindset and solid regulatory discipline.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires within 30 minutes of an office in Minnesota or Washington D.C. you'll be required to work a minimum of four days per week in-office.
Primary 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). 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 $200400 to $343500 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum is a leading information technology-enabled health services and software business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. We partner with governments employers providers and communities to serve more than 146 million people advancing a more equitable value-based system of care. With over 190000 employees worldwide Optum delivers intelligent integrated solutions that modernize the health system and improve population health outcomes.
At Optum Insight (OI) we combine data analytics technology and deep domain expertise to support public and private sector clients. Within State Government markets Optum partners with Medicaid agencies Health and Human Services organizations and other public-sector entities to design implement and operate solutions that improve access affordability program integrity and member experience-while meeting complex regulatory and procurement requirements.
The Vice President of Product - State Government Solutions is accountable for defining and executing the product solution and platform strategy for Optum Insight's State Government business. This role owns the market-facing product vision and architecture across Medicaid CHIP Healthcare Access (including state-based exchanges and integrated eligibility) advanced analytics and program operations. This executive leader is responsible for shaping modular scalable and compliant solutions that integrate technology platforms advanced analytics artificial intelligence and operational services into productized offerings aligned to state priorities procurement models and regulatory frameworks. The role is tightly connected to Growth and market teams to anticipate policy technology and buyer shifts-ensuring Optum remains ahead of state client needs and competitive dynamics. The VP of Product is the single-point owner for product strategy roadmap platform architecture alignment AI strategy and financial performance for the State Government portfolio. This leader partners deeply across Optum Insight Optum enterprise teams and third-party partners to deliver outcomes-driven solutions at scale while maintaining an enterprise mindset and solid regulatory discipline.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires within 30 minutes of an office in Minnesota or Washington D.C. you'll be required to work a minimum of four days per week in-office.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Product Strategy Architecture & Portfolio Leadership
- Define and execute the end-to-end State Government product and solution strategy spanning Medicaid CHIP Healthcare Access (state-based exchanges and integrated eligibility) advanced analytics and program operations
- Own the target-state product and platform architecture including referential and future-state architectures in close partnership with technology leaders
- Lead the development of modular procurement-ready solutions that align with state RFP requirements CMS guidance and evolving federal and state policy
- Establish advanced analytics as a horizontal unifying capability embedded across all State Government solutions enabling improved access efficiency program integrity and outcomes
- Productize program operations as scalable continuously improving platforms rather than bespoke delivery models
- Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Analytics Leadership
- Own and govern the AI and advanced analytics strategy as first-class product capabilities across the State Government portfolio
- Define how AI is embedded into solutions including
- Eligibility and enrollment decision support
- Program integrity fraud waste and abuse detection
- Predictive analytics and performance management
- Intelligent automation across operational workflows
- Establish responsible AI governance including explainability transparency audit readiness and regulatory compliance aligned to state and federal expectations
- Partner with enterprise AI data and security teams to ensure solutions balance innovation scalability and regulatory constraints
- Financial & Business Ownership
- Own the product P&L for the State Government portfolio including pricing strategy investment prioritization margin management and multi-year growth targets
- Partner with Finance and Growth teams to develop complex financial and commercial models that support state procurement structures performance-based contracting and long-term platform investments
- Deliver against revenue bookings margin and operating income objectives
- Execution Delivery & Compliance Partnership
- Partner with Optum Insight Operations and delivery teams to ensure products are implementable scalable and operationally sound with clear SLAs and performance metrics
- Ensure solutions meet all state and federal compliance requirements including CMS guidance security standards data privacy and audit readiness
- Continuously evolve offerings based on client feedback operational insights and regulatory change
- Enterprise & Ecosystem Leadership
- Build and manage strategic relationships across Optum Insight Optum enterprise teams UHC and third-party partners to enable integrated end-to-end solutions
- Influence shared services teams (technology data legal compliance security) to align roadmaps and priorities with State Government product needs
- Champion an enterprise mindset balancing local market needs with scalable repeatable platforms
- Talent & Organization Development
- Build lead and develop a high-performing product organization with solid State Government analytics and platform expertise
- Establish talent strategies that attract and grow diverse product leaders capable of operating in a complex matrixed and regulated environment
- Foster a culture of accountability transparency innovation and mission-driven impact
- M arket Growth & Client Partnership
- Serve as a core thought partner to Growth and Sales leadership shaping market-facing strategies that anticipate state needs and policy shifts ("looking around the corners")
- Support state procurement cycles including RFP strategy solution architecture pricing constructs and executive-level client engagements
- Act as a senior product and platform leader with state clients regulators and partners building credibility through deep public-sector and technical expertise
- Identify expansion cross-sell and modernization opportunities within existing state partnerships
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:
- 10+ years of experience leading large-scale product platform or solution portfolios with demonstrated success delivering transformational outcomes
- Proven experience owning and growing a P&L within healthcare technology-enabled services or public-sector solutions
- Deep experience defining product and platform strategies that integrate technology analytics AI and operational capabilities
- Solid understanding of State Government healthcare programs particularly Medicaid Healthcare Access and related HHS initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to influence across a highly matrixed enterprise including executive and technology stakeholders
- Experience managing complex budgets financial targets and multi-year investment strategies
- Exceptional leadership communication and change management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
- 5+ years of experience supporting State Government or public-sector healthcare clients in product platform or solution leadership roles
- Experience across Optum markets including State Government Federal Payers and Providers
- Familiarity with state procurement processes (RFPs RFIs) CMS guidance modular system approaches and large-scale platform modernization
- Solid servant leadership mindset with demonstrated resilience adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement
*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 $200400 to $343500 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
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The Company
HQ: Eden Prairie MN
160000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011
What We Do
Optum part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses 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. At Optum we support your well-being with an understanding team extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models core on‑site (5 days/week) hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote vary by country role and location.
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