Optum 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.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of security projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and business objectives
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients-providing updates, gathering requirements, and presenting project plans and status reports
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional project teams, including internal technical staff and external contractors
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, budgets, and risk assessments
• Implement and oversee security frameworks such as NIST, STIGs, RMF, and FedRAMP, HITRUST CSF, SOC2, ISO within project scopes
• Use project management tools to monitor performance, track milestones, and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• Stay current with developments in IT security and integrate best practices and tools (e.g., Nessus) into project workflows

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:

• 1 or more of the following Certifications: PMP, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security
• 5+ years of Project Management (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) experience
• 5+ years of experience in at least one or more of the following IT Security Frameworks: NIST, STIGs, RMF, FedRAMP, HITRUST CSF, SOC2, ISO
• Experience with Risk Management & Mitigation
• Experience with Client Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Experience with at least two or more of the following Project Management Software platforms: Visio, Office Apps, JIRA, MS Project, Trello
• Experience with Documentation & Reporting
• Must be willing/able to work Eastern Time Zone business hours regardless of remote base location

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Vulnerability Assessment Tools (e.g., Nessus)
• Experience with Team Leadership & Collaboration

*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 $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.