Requisition Number: 2362331 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. The Sr. Product Owner operates as the product owner for Optum's payer payment and/or Communication platforms. The Sr. PO will be a member of the team responsible for creating innovative products in healthcare payment and communication space. The successful Sr. PO has: 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: - Works as a product owner and manages product backlog for one or two development scrum teams in the area of healthcare payments and remittance distribution - Gathers and analyzes key metric data to support key decision making between product leadership and Enterprise stakeholders. Recommends actions to achieve organizational value performance objectives - Influences the product backlog and crafting user stories and sign off on feature acceptance, all the while adhering to the agile process constituted for managing the project. This Product Owner shall work closely with other product leaders and development teams for the requirements analysis & solutions design - Maintains an iterative deployment roadmap to deliver value and thought leadership to maximize product effectiveness. Connects business objective and product delivery to the KPIs of the organization and the value created - Works with matrix partners to translate required capabilities into concrete operational processes and measurement plans. Translates required capabilities into requirements for engineering teams - Validates requirements via pilots; Pro-actively identifies needs/priorities of audience and provides relevant information when sharing insights, including facts and explanation of decision-making criteria - Manages product/project deployment plans and impact to KPIs. Identifies potential issues with product builds and integrations, pro-actively develops mitigation plans; Assists in removing obstacles, resolves conflicts and ensures alignment with stakeholders - Defines and tracks key performance indications (KPIs) to measure the success of product, iterating based on data-driven insights - Conducts market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends, customer needs, and opportunities for product differentiation 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: - 3+ years of experience with healthcare payments or revenue cycle management operations - 3+ years of product owner experience - 3+ years of experience in development and communicating project plans and/or roadmaps of activities to achieve the Product Strategy - 3+ years of experience prioritizing work efforts across matrixed teams - 3+ years of experience working with multiple teams/stakeholders to gather and document detailed business and technical requirements - 3+ years of direct experience conducting process analysis, requirements definition, and use-case analysis and data analytics Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in an Agile Software Development environment and possess knowledge of the Product Development Lifecycle - Experience performing competitive analysis and market research to stay on top of industry trends - Proven desire to challenge the status quo, and solid focus on the voice of the customer - Proven solid organization, documentation, change management and project management skills - Proven ability to work well within teams and the ability to influence peers, stakeholders and management - Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude In depth knowledge of healthcare payments and industry trends - Analyzes data from KPIs - recommends product features, functions, and actions based on data and documented customer needs - Translates required capabilities into product requirements specifications and/or operational processes - Works with cross functional teams including product management, development, design, operations, marketing, sales and the business to drive successful outcomes - Prepares product documents and supports operations team with the necessary product knowledge and technical expertise - Uses market and customer feedback to evaluate product functionality, establish deployment strategies, and recommend present/future product direction - Understands product performance metrics and articulates and prepares forecasts and risk assessments based on planned future activity *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 $72,800 - $130,000 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.

Title: Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & Corporate Affairs Location: Atlanta United States Job Description: Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & Corporate Affairs Atlanta, GA Business Operations - Growth / Full Time / Hybrid apply for this job Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Join Aprio''s Growth team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & Corporate Affairs to join their dynamic team. This is a newly created, high-impact role that will serve as a critical global communications leader, responsible for shaping and delivering the organization''s voice - internally and externally - across every major channel and audience. Reporting directly to the VP of Communications, this leader will oversee a multi-disciplinary team spanning internal communications, executive communications, social media, media relations/PR, and broader corporate affairs functions. This individual will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, and a champion for the enterprise''s reputation and culture. Responsibilities: - Partner with the Media Relations/PR leader to set strategic direction for proactive and reactive media strategies that protect and enhance the organization''s reputation. - Provide senior counsel and support to the Media Relations/PR team on high-stakes issues, and key announcements, coordinating across legal, HR, and senior leadership. - Serve as an escalation point for issues monitoring, media Q&As, and consistent message delivery during sensitive situations. - Align media relations activity - including press releases, media pitches, media briefings, and events - with broader communications priorities and organizational goals. - Partner with the Social Media leader to develop platform-specific strategies that build brand presence, drive engagement, and grow audiences. - Ensure social media strategy is integrated with the broader global communications strategy and aligned to brand voice and business priorities. - Support the Social Media team in identifying trends, opportunities, and risks through landscape monitoring and listening data. - Provide guidance and senior oversight on social media governance, policies, and response protocols. - Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, cross-functional communications team across multiple geographies. - Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. - Recruit and retain top communications talent. Qualifications: Required - 8 -10+ years of progressive communications experience, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership or management role. - Demonstrated experience managing multiple communications disciplines - including internal communications, executive communications, media relations, and social media. - Proven track record leading and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, global environment. - Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats (long-form, short-form, digital, scripted). - Hands-on experience with communications platforms - Strong executive presence and the ability to counsel and influence senior leaders. - Experience navigating complex, high-visibility issues. - Demonstrated ability to develop and execute integrated, multi-channel communications strategies. - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Preferred - Experience in a multinational, or global organization. - Agency and/or in-house experience in a corporate communications function. - Bachelor''s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; Master''s degree a plus. - Familiarity with communications analytics tools, measurement frameworks, and digital platforms. Core Competencies - Strategic Vision & Business Acumen - Executive Influence & Stakeholder Management - Team Leadership & Talent Development - Integrated Communications Planning - Issues Management & Judgment - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Adaptability & Comfort with Ambiguity - Data-Driven Decision Making Why work for Aprio: Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm. Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account - 401k with Profit Sharing - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure - Parental Leave - coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales - Top rated wellness program - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options What's in it for you: - Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next. - An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients. - A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture. - Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally. - Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement. - Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Associate, M&A Integration Communications Atlanta, GA Business Operations – Corp M&A / Full Time / Hybrid Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Join Aprio''s Corporate M&A team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for an Associate, M&A Integration Communications to join their dynamic team. Aprio is seeking an Associate, M&A Integration Communications to support the planning and execution of communications across Aprio's active mergers and acquisitions portfolio. This role ensures that employees, clients, and stakeholders are informed, engaged, and aligned. At Aprio, we value innovation, collaboration, and integrity, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Reporting to the Director, M&A Integration Communications, this role will manage communications for multiple concurrent acquisitions, partnering cross-functionally to deliver seamless, high-impact messaging during periods of change and growth. This is an opportunity to help build and scale a best-in-class integration communications function within a fast-growing national firm! Responsibilities: Strategic Planning: - Lead communication planning and execution for assigned acquisitions from announcement through integration milestones. This includes developing comprehensive communication strategies, setting clear objectives, and creating detailed project plans to ensure seamless integration. - Develop and deliver stakeholder messaging across employee, client, and leadership audiences. Execution: - Draft executive communications, firm-wide announcements, FAQs, and change narratives. - Support town halls, leadership toolkits, and client outreach materials. - Ensure that all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with Aprio's brand and messaging guidelines. - Collaborate with design and content teams to create visually appealing and engaging materials. Stakeholder Engagement: - Partner closely with executive leadership, People and Culture, Marketing, IT, Finance, and integration teams to align messaging with operational realities. - Facilitate regular meetings and workshops to gather input, address concerns, and ensure that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the integration process. - Identify communication risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Measurement: - Collect and analyze data from newly integrated employees through surveys, feedback forms, and regular check-ins to understand their experiences and identify areas for improvement. - Use data insights to enhance communication programs and ensure alignment with organizational goals. - Monitor key metrics such as employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention rates. - Regularly review these metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts and make necessary adjustments to support the integration process. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field. - 1-2+ years of corporate communications experience. - Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale change initiatives preferred. - Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. - Strong executive writing and storytelling skills. - Experience working cross-functionally across People and Culture, Marketing, Finance, and Operations. - Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence and professionalism. Why work for Aprio: Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm. Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account - 401k with Profit Sharing - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure - Parental Leave - coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales - Top rated wellness program - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options What's in it for you: - Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next. - An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients. - A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture. - Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally. - Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement. - Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Role Description The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is seeking a strategic, creative, and highly organized Communications Manager to support the organization's Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative. This position will lead all communications efforts focused on emerging financial products, trading platforms, prediction markets, and the intersection of financial trading and gambling-related harm. This role will lead the development and implementation of consumer-facing initiatives designed to educate and increase public awareness, improve understanding of trading-related risks, promote informed decision-making, and encourage early help-seeking behaviors. The Communications Manager will create educational campaigns, digital content, and outreach strategies that translate complex financial, behavioral health, and public policy topics into clear, engaging, and actionable information for diverse audiences. In doing so, this role will help position NCPG as a national leader in consumer protection and harm prevention across evolving financial trading environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong public health communication and storytelling skills, experience managing behavior-change and awareness campaigns, and a demonstrated ability to create content that resonates with consumers across digital and out-of-home (OOH) channels. Experience working in the financial services and trading industry is a plus. Key Responsibilities - Public Health Education Strategy - Working with the Director of Strategy, develop and implement a comprehensive public health education strategy focused on emerging financial products, prediction markets, trading platforms, and gambling-related harm. - Identify opportunities to increase public awareness, improve financial and behavioral health literacy, and promote informed participation and decision-making. - Develop educational frameworks that translate research, data, and emerging trends into practical, consumer-friendly resources. - Ensure all educational initiatives align with NCPG’s mission, public health approach, and commitment to reducing gambling-related harm. - Public Awareness Campaigns - Lead the development and execution of consumer-facing awareness campaigns across digital, social media, earned media, and community-based channels. - Create educational materials including fact sheets, guides, toolkits, videos, infographics, articles, FAQs, webinars, presentations, and digital learning resources. - Develop campaigns that encourage early help-seeking, increase awareness of available resources, and reduce stigma associated with gambling-related harm. - Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to expand the reach and impact of educational initiatives. - Social Media & Digital Engagement - Lead social media campaigns focused on public awareness, consumer protection, and responsible participation messaging. - Create engaging, accessible, and evidence-informed content tailored to diverse audiences, including young adults, retail traders, sports bettors, families, and individuals seeking information about gambling-related harm. - Develop visual storytelling and digital content using Canva and other design platforms. - Monitor campaign performance and digital analytics; provide monthly reports on audience growth, engagement, and content effectiveness. - Research Translation & Emerging Trends - Monitor emerging developments related to prediction markets, retail trading, financial technologies, consumer behavior, and gambling-related harm. - Translate research findings, public health data, and policy developments into consumer-friendly educational content and resources. - Collaborate with NCPG staff, researchers, clinicians, and subject matter experts to ensure educational materials remain accurate, timely, and evidence-informed. - Internal Collaboration - Work cross-functionally with the Director of Public Relations, the Director of Strategy, and the broader NCPG team. - Support Board communications and help prepare materials for Board meetings and stakeholder updates. - Assist with crisis communications planning and rapid response efforts when necessary. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Health Education, Behavioral Science, Journalism, Marketing, Public Health, or related field preferred. - Minimum 5 years of experience in communications, public health education, health communications, prevention programming, consumer education, nonprofit communications, or a related field. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. - Demonstrated experience developing educational campaigns and content for public audiences. - Experience translating complex topics into clear, practical, and accessible information. - Strong understanding of social media strategy, digital engagement, and analytics. - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and evolving environment. - Experience with Canva, Constant Contact, LinkedIn campaigns, and project management systems such as Asana preferred. - Familiarity with gambling-related harm, addiction, prevention education, financial services, sports betting, prediction markets, behavioral health, or consumer protection issues is strongly preferred. Requirements - This position is supported through a two-year grant-funded initiative focused on advancing consumer education, public awareness, and harm prevention efforts related to emerging financial products, trading platforms, and gambling-related harm. - NCPG is committed to the long-term success of this work and will actively seek additional funding opportunities to sustain and expand these efforts. - Continuation of the position beyond the initial two-year period will be contingent upon the availability of funding and organizational needs. Work Environment - Remote position with periodic travel for conferences, stakeholder meetings, and Board meetings. - Some evening and weekend work may be required based on events. Location - This is a fully remote position. Candidates must be available to maintain a minimum of six hours of overlap with standard East Coast business hours to support collaboration with staff, partners, and stakeholders across the organization. Travel - Travel up to 20% is required. Candidates must be able to travel for NCPG’s annual conference (July), Board meetings (July & December), and other organizational events as needed, including a minimum of approximately two weeks per year.