Senior Business Data Analyst

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

As a Senior Business Data Analyst, you will grow and develop as you conduct and manage outcomes of various studies. As a key member of the Plan Finder (PF) team, you will be empowered to impact the health care system through the analysis and interpretation of data, and presenting recommendations for business solutions. This position is part of the Plan Finder (PF) team.  PF is a critical operation for Medicare clients, where one PF error excludes the client from the Medicare government portal used during the open enrollment period.  PF directly impacts marketplace participation for Medicare plans. The PF process involves file creation, quality assurance, data submission, analyzing and responding to exceptions following a regulated schedule.  The Price Accuracy Index (PAI) reports are initiatives to improve Star Ratings in the Medicare marketplace with impact to the company’s growth and financial objectives.  Do you have the technical skills (MS Excel, MS Access, etc.) we are looking for?  Do you have strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills? Are you a solid communicator who can work well with both internal and external clients? Are you up for the challenge?

 

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, and forecast data for operational and business planning
• Present analysis and recommendations for operational and business review / planning
• Support short- and long-term operational / strategic business activities through analysis
• Develop, recommend and implement business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes 
• Perform additional duties as required and/or assigned

 

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 professional work experience in the following:
  • Gathering and documenting requirements from the client / business
  • Performing business and / or data analysis
• PBM (ORx) industry experience and / or Medicare Part D experience
• Intermediate or better proficiency using MS Excel (must know how to create & use pivot tables)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Medicare STAR Ratings
• Knowledge of Benefits, Pricing, or Adjudication processes within RxClaim platform
• Intermediate or better proficiency using MS Access (know how to run queries)
• Excellent communication, time/project management, problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate analysis including trends and opportunities to clients and the business in writing and verbally
• Ability to problem solve including multiple priorities and research conflicting and/or inaccurate data  
• Ability to work independently, and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. 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.

 

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.

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.