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# Senior Network Program Specialist - Remote

- **Company:** Unitedhealth Group Inc
- **Location:** Hopkins, MN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $60,200.0 - $107,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Software, Network Administration
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a6df61bc-aec0-4451-8dc2-0729384b9941

## About the Role

* 2+ years of experience in managed care (claims, advocacy, provider data review)
 * 2+ years of experience with presenting educational materials
 * Proven ability to work independently and with a team
 * Proven ability to multitask and prioritize job assignments

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with government engagement & military programs
 * Military background
 * Network Management or Provider Advocacy related role
 * Advance Excel/ Microsoft applications

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

## Description

* Effective and clear communication to support creating relationships with providers that will help ensure that providers maintain a contract within the network
 * Provide oversight of activities that support positive physician relationships with a focus on a data driven, collaborative approach
 * Collaborate with network providers for program issue resolution including contracting, credentialing, demographic management, authorizations, required education, and invoice payment processes
 * Implement strategies to support Optum's relationships with providers to influence providers to act and produce measurable outcomes relative to improving quality, efficiency of care, and administrative performance
 * Conduct required M1S provider education and training
 * Collaborate with the development and implementation of new operational processes to support the M1S program
 * Contribute to a team environment that is compassionate, supportive, inclusive and goal driven

This role is all about challenge, relationships, and the ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment. You'll collaborate with other UHG business partners to support the M1S contract as we work on building effective relationships with clinicians and provider groups. The environment is fast paced and demanding, so you will be changing priorities often and reacting to the needs of the network.

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.