Senior Data Analyst - Optum Health Analytics - National Remote

Senior Data Analyst - Optum Health Analytics - National Remote

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Senior Data Analyst - Optum Health Analytics - National Remote

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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.

Optum Health Analytics is putting data-driven insight at the core of decision-making, activating intelligence through the connection of critical data assets and the delivery of strategic and operational analytics. For the Senior Data Analyst role, we are looking for a high performing candidate to fill a key position on our fun, fast paced, and growing team. The Senior Data Analyst core responsibility will be to deliver actionable analyses across various business domains, achieving success through thoughtful strategy-centric output on large data sets. In this role, the candidate will have the opportunity to work with C-suite leaders (CEO, CFO, COO & CMO) and their respective teams, both locally in the markets and Optum nationally, to deliver business value and influence decision making.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, explain, and execute analytical strategies to support organizational goals, identifying opportunities to improve operations and strategically grow our portfolio
• Identify trends and patterns in the data to provide insights that can inform business decisions
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and departments (finance, operations, clinical, capabilities, etc.) to identify business needs and develop data-driven solutions while communicating findings and recommendations to influence outcomes
• Stay up to date with the latest data analytics techniques and tools and recommending new approaches as needed
• Manage multiple analytical engagements across different audiences, meeting tight timelines as we put speed and scale at the forefront
• Possess both sharpened technical and interpersonal skills with emphasis on; quick learner, curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to influence large audiences
• The ideal candidate for a Senior Data Analyst position should have a strong background in data analytics, including experience with statistical analysis, data visualization, and data modeling. They should also have experience collaborating with other departments to develop data-driven solutions. Strong communication and storytelling are a must for this role

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

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
• 2+ years of experience in data analytics with a track record of progressive growth
• 2+ years of experience with Power BI, with a strong understanding of data modeling, and familiarity with database management systems and data warehousing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in analytics, statistics, mathematics, finance/economics, or a related field
• Experience working with clinical quality data in the healthcare space
• In-depth understanding of business strategy and operational metrics with the ability to link data insights to strategic objectives and provide actionable recommendations

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on solving complex business problems
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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