Sr. Incentive Compensation Analyst

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health. Optum delivers personal health management solutions designed to help individuals stay healthy, get healthy and live with illness. Evidence-based medicine, technology and specially trained nurses are combined to identify an individual’s health needs, make referrals to appropriate resources and close gaps in care. With capabilities ranging from wellness promotion to self-care and triage to longitudinal case management, Optum delivers an integrated, cohesive approach to managing the health of each individual--as an individual. Why Optum? Work life balance opportunities. Fast paced and team oriented environment Upper-level management interaction Significant business growth and anticipated growth into the future. Opportunity to advance and grow within a Fortune 21 company in a dynamic, growing industry. Join a family of 65,000+ employees united by their desire to make health care work better. UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan. If you’re seeking a rare combination of support and resources for your career, Optum is the healthy business for your professional success.   Responsibilities Calculate and administer commissions and bonuses under various compensation plans. Analyze sales performance results and commission payments Support inquiries from the sales force related to commission payouts and provide a resolution to any issues arising from the inquiries Maintain and audit information needed to determine annualize contracted revenue and release of commission payout. Provide guidance to the sales force on the sales plan policy Performing analysis and preparing standard and ad hoc reports Prepare data analytics to support our commission expense entries Conduct sales plan presentation as needed to the sales force as part of the plan roll-out Provide recommendations senior management team on resolving plan interpretation issues.Competencies Strong analytical background with a good grasp of financial and mathematical concepts Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects as assigned, without assistance. Demonstrate excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Strong customer service orientation Required 3+ years of compensation, commissions or related experience. BS/BA in business, finance, economic or accounting or equivalent experience working in a business or financial environment.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be used to meet this requirement.Desired Experience working in IT project or working with IT Team Database experienceUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.