Junior Business Analyst-Minnetonka, MN

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leveraging data to inform high-stakes business decisions? Do you have a knack for bridging the gap between customer demands and technological toolkits? If so, we want you on our team!

 

As a Business Analyst on our Corporate Services Reporting, Analytics, and Data (RAD) team, you will play a pivotal role leveraging data and reporting to drive value for customers withing the Sourcing & Procurement department at UnitedHealth Group. You will work closely with Procurement team members, Corporate Services colleagues, and others across the enterprise to support the successful completion of strategic analytics, reporting, and technology projects. You’ll also turn your in-depth analysis into compelling PowerPoint slides to guide leaders in their decision making.  Your analysis and reporting will be vital in our continued effort to drive value within Procurement.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engage with a spectrum of stakeholders, understanding and translating complex business needs into actionable insight and opportunity
• Spearhead data-driven analysis, employing advanced tools like Tableau or Power BI, to inform and influence high-stakes decisions
• Innovate and employ analytical tools, making intricate data accessible and comprehensible.
• Work cross-functionally, aligning with customers and tech teams to ensure flawless project execution
• Communicate and present findings, orally and visually, in a way that can be easily understood 
• Candidates should be able to gather business information and synthesize it logically and analytically to communicate an effective message to leadership

 

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:

• 1+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role
• Proven excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build solid relationships with customers and cross-functional teams
• Proven advanced attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Proven independent work ethic, complemented by a collaborative spirit
• Demonstrated intermediate level of proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, statistical functions, charts, visualizations, formulas, import/export data) and PowerPoint
• Ability to work a hybrid working model with minimum three days in the Minnesota Corporate office. Flexible on day selections

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven knowledge of SQL and experience with SQL databases
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI) and a knack for clear communication
• Demonstrated basic project management and organizational skills
• Experience with process modeling tools such as Visio
• Working experience with Jira platform

 

*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 hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable

 

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.