Senior Data Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

This role will provide analytic support to department strategic initiatives and solutions focused on identifying and mitigating clinical risks across the organization. Specifically, the department is focused on ensuring the highest level of clinical quality and patient safety, improving clinician development and experience, and advancing clinical modernization and transformation.

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: 

• Develop business reporting and support ongoing production responsibilities
• Develop queries to support comprehensive data analysis
• Develop and enforce data governance policies to ensure data quality and compliance
• Interpret and analyze clinical data from various sources and recommend best approaches
• Lead projects to completion by creating plans, performing analyses and presenting the results

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: 

• 5+ years of experience in data or business analytics, working with large, complex datasets
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with python, SQL, or similar programming languages
• Hands on experience with cloud-based data platforms, such as Snowflake or Databricks
• Proven analytic skills and evidence of creative, proactive problem solving
• Self-starter and critical thinker with a keen eye for detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated solid communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them
• Proven ability to develop, document, and communicate policies, analytical designs, and results to leadership, lay audiences, and analysts

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Demonstrated intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, report creation)
• Proven ability to design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards to provide insights and reporting (Power BI or Tableau) 
• Demonstrated solid understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes
• Experience integrating data across cloud-based platforms, databases, APIs, and enterprise systems

*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 $91,700 - $163,700 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.