Associate Data Quality Analyst – Eden Prairie, MN

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. 

The Data Quality Analyst role will work within the Optum Life Sciences – Data Platform Advancement Team responsible for data quality assurance and the development of world-class healthcare data products used in healthcare and pharmaceutical research. You will be accountable for ensuring the proper Quality Assurance controls are adhered to for inbound data, internal analytics and outbound results to customers while ensuring operational excellence and continuity within the Life Sciences data platform. 

 Location: 10100 Optum Cir, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform Data Analysis utilizing basic database SQL queries to ensure data integrity, accuracy and completeness
• Assist in developing and executing test cases within an ETL, Data Warehouse and Reporting Application Environment. Responsible to System / Integration test User interface, Database, Reporting, ETL / Batch application components with strong emphasis on Data Quality
• Generate and maintain Quality Metric reports. Analyze and optimize QA business processes, monitor and report quality metrics for Life Sciences Data Management and Reporting
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across teams though out the QA lifecycle.   Share and communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to staff, business sponsors, managers, and technical resources in clear concise language that is appropriate to the target audience
• Use database statistics and data trending to compare data between deliveries to identify issues. Create business intelligence reports to highlight the data quality and completeness

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: 

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 2+ years of experience in a big-data cloud computing platform (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) in a professional or educational setting
• 2+ years of SQL query experience writing basic select statements and stored procedures in a professional or educational setting

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information System or related program
• Completed course work in Data Management, Quality or Data Governance
• Experience in a healthcare setting or organization on providing healthcare services
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with strong problem solving and creativity innovation

 

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. 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. 

 

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.

 

 

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