Business Data Analyst - Remote

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.

As a Business Analyst you will be a key member of the Business Analysis & Reporting team, where you will be part of UnitedHealth Group's mission of helping people live healthier lives. You will be challenged to analyze, review, and forecast data for operational and business planning, supporting the Co-ordination of Benefits value stream within Non-Clinical Payment Integrity. You will build relationships with our key partners and will enable our operations partners to make key decisions and to drive continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a diverse team, and you will be empowered to impact the health care system through the analysis and interpretation of data and presenting recommendations for business solutions.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze, review, forecast and trend complex data, reviewing the analysis and interpretation of others' work
• Conduct and present variance analyses as required each month following month-end business close, explaining all significant variances
• Support analysis and interpretation of results for operational business reviews and planning
• Monitor performance, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of major variances
• Analyze key performance indicator trends for all operational areas including P&L
• Assist in establishing operational scorecards as well as appropriate business and/or client level targets based on analysis
• Develop and implement effective/strategic business solutions through research & analysis of data & business processes
• Produce and maintain financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Develop, support, and present ad-hoc client and operational reports
• Develops innovative approaches to achieve deliverables
• Support short- and long-term operational/strategic business activities through analysis
• Develops and documents complex business analysis and reporting requirements
• Supports multiple projects simultaneously
• Develops and implements effective/strategic business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes
• Develops innovative approaches and is sought out as subject matter expert in their area
• Serves as a leader and mentor and reviews the work of others
  
  

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 as a Business Data Analyst
• 3+ years of experience working with relational databases & database structures (such as SQL, Oracle, or Teradata)
• 2+ years of experience supporting health care claims (COB)
• Experience in analyzing business processes and workflows, and providing evaluations and benchmarks
• Experience in documenting business processes and generating creative solutioning
• Advanced Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership, through people, project, or stakeholder leadership
• Healthcare industry experience, ideally with Co-ordination of Benefits knowledge
• Fast learner, analytical thinker, very detail oriented
• Excellent ability to communicate analyses including trends and opportunities to clients and the business both verbally and in writing
• Highly motivated, Creative and Innovative thinker
• Demonstrated ability to work with team members in a hands-on capacity
• Intermediate to Advanced Tableau, Alteryx, or equivalent tool experience and aptitude for learning new BI systems
• High standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
• Highly motivated and driven individual with the ability to think creatively
• Demonstrated ability to work with team members in a hands-on capacity
• 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 $71,200 to $127,200 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.