Senior Data Analyst

Job ID: 101745360320Posted: 2026-10-10Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $72,800 - $130,000/yearJob Area: Business & Data AnalyticsCompany: UnitedHealth GroupCLINIC/SYSTEM NAME, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our team in Eden Prairie, MN. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.Position supports Optum Behavioral Care (OBC). This position will provide analytic support for OBC initiatives to develop and expand this new business. This position is critical to the development of analytics to provide insights to OBC teammates and leadership.We'll put you in the driver's seat on vital projects that have strategic importance to our mission of helping people lead healthier lives. Yes, we share a mission that inspires. We need your analytical talents and business discipline to help fuel ours.Optum Behavioral Care (OBC) is seeking candidates to serve as Data Analyst. The Data Analyst role is critical to helping scope, plan, and execute critical tasks and deliverables which will enable leadership and teammates.Primary Responsibilities:Collect and understand business requirements for dataset creation as determined by leadership.Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards, scorecards, and analytical reports for senior leadership and operational teamsDevelop advanced DAX measures, calculated columns, KPIs, and business logic.Work independently to develop code to extract health insurance claims data, health care operational data, and clinical data from a variety of data sourcesPerform data cleansing, transformation, aggregation, summarization, visualization, and output datasets for end usersInvestigate data quality issues and research data anomaliesDocument data and program processesServe as a data SME across multiple data sources. Coach and assist other analysts regarding data sources and code usageWork collaboratively with other teams to develop standard code and data protocols to be used across the OBC teamProduce and interpret data analytics in support of Optum productsYou'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: 2+ years of experience integrating data from large relational databases2+ years of experience SQL, Alteryx or equivalent experienceExperience developing visuals with BI tools such as PowerBIPreferred Qualifications:2+ years of experience in analyzing health insurance claims, transactions data, electronic medical records data, or similar types of clinical, program or employer dataExplore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We're revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.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 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.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.OptumCare 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.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.