Sr. Business 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.

This is an exciting role within the rapidly growing Optum Home & Community Care Delivery division within UnitedHealth Group. This role will support National Performance and Operations of the business, enabling performance data transparency and literacy, along with supporting strategic business decisioning spanning numerous components of the organization.

This Senior Business Analyst role thrives at the intersection of complexity and insight—leveraging large, diverse data sets to build robust operational models and deliver compelling narratives that influence decision-making in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze and forecast complex, multi-source data to identify trends and opportunities 
• Translate insights into clear recommendations for operational and strategic decisions 
• Support business initiatives with data-driven analysis across short and long-term horizons 
• Design and implement solutions through analysis of data, processes, and models

You’ll be recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear guidance on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development opportunities to prepare you for your long-term career goals.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience SQL, SAS, PYTHON, R programming and/ or data manipulation
• 3+ years of preparing/creating/managing reporting and analysis
• 2+ years of experience in creating and managing data reporting dashboards leveraging Power BI or equivalent data visualization software (DOMO, Tableau)

• Advanced level of proficiency with MS Excel (VBA, advanced formulas, pivot tables, macros, lists, statistical functions, etc.)

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a data analyst supporting a healthcare delivery organization or project, etc.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a government, legal, health care, managed care and/or health insurance environment in a regulatory, privacy or compliance role
• Solid communication and collaboration skills, with ability to share findings with cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail

*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 to $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.