📍 Location: Remote – United States
💼 Job Type: Full-Time
💰 Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Package
🌟 About Us:
Surest, a UnitedHealthcare company, is redefining the health benefits experience by offering clear, upfront pricing and innovative care solutions. We empower members with flexible coverage and a transparent approach to healthcare. We’re looking for a strategic and analytical Associate Director, Benefit Strategist to help drive innovation and decision-making in benefit plan designs and implementation.
🔑 Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support benefit design strategies that align with Surest’s core philosophy and market trends.
- Partner cross-functionally with product, sales, actuarial, and clinical teams to deliver innovative health plan solutions.
- Evaluate competitor strategies, market data, and emerging trends to inform recommendations.
- Analyze utilization data, cost outcomes, and customer feedback to refine benefit offerings.
- Manage benefit configuration and oversight processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Support client-facing teams with benefit-related guidance and thought leadership.
- Communicate complex ideas clearly to executive leadership, clients, and internal stakeholders.
✅ Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required (Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business, or similar); Master’s preferred.
- 6+ years of experience in health benefits strategy, product development, or healthcare consulting.
- Strong understanding of commercial insurance benefits, including medical and pharmacy.
- Experience analyzing claims/utilization data and driving insight-based decisions.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
🎁 What We Offer:
- Fully remote work flexibility
- Competitive salary with performance incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Inclusive and mission-driven workplace
- Career development and learning opportunities
📩 How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your strategic experience to [careers@suresthealth.com] with the subject line:
“Associate Director, Benefit Strategist Application – [Your Name]”