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Consulting

With a global organization that’s making a difference in the lives of more than 85 million people, you could say that we know a few things about health care. We know how to make it work better for those who provide, pay for it or need it. Our consulting teams are making a difference in how health care continues to improve. Join us and do your life’s best work.SM

Healthcare Advisory Consulting

A career in health care advisory with Optum, the fastest growing part of UnitedHealth Group, demands the brightest of minds. Our technology serves the needs of millions of people and empowers the work of more than 300,000 employees worldwide. We’re constantly adapting and innovating to ensure we remain at the forefront of technological advancement. We’ll provide you with unique opportunities and challenges.

Health care leaders depend on Optum Advisory Services for guidance, insights and practical strategies to help define their organization’s future. Here’s why you should pursue a career with us:

  • In the same way we provide unparalleled service to our clients, we offer unparalleled career opportunities to our consultants.
  • You’ll be constantly challenged and presented with opportunities to bring your ideas, enthusiasm and expertise to the role working as part of an exceptional, elite team.
  • You’ll build your knowledge, experience and skill set while helping to make health care work better for millions. Join us and do your life’s best work.℠

Healthcare Advisory Consulting

Government Consulting

Here your performance will have a direct impact on government organizations modernizing the U.S. health system and improving the health and well-being of Americans. You’ll build your knowledge, experience and skill set while helping to make health care work better for millions.

Federal Government Consulting

Work on a team that empowers health care and human services policy research, analytics and consulting to multiple federal clients, including the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Defense and Veterans Affairs. Our capabilities include:

  • Health policy research, analytics and consulting
  • Infrastructure and operations
  • Health care data and analytics powered by OptumIQ™
  • Military and Veteran health services
  • Population health management
  • Pharmacy care services

State Government Consulting:

Our consultants are responsible for the following:

  • Serving more than 35 state governments Medicaid and Health and Human Services agencies
  • Helping the agencies achieve significant cost savings and improved outcomes
  • Transforming program performance with our care management, technology and analytics solutions, and program and policy consulting

Government Consulting