Principal Intelligence 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 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 Principal Intelligence Analyst in the Optum Financial Services Data Analytics organization you will be operationally oriented with emphasis on translating analysis into business practice.  This is an intellectually challenging, and professionally rewarding role that has the potential to be high visibility and high impact depending on the candidate. This is a technical individual contributor role, as opposed to an administrative or supervisory role.

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

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Processing and manipulation of all manner of data, with a focus on building business decision support assets, and conducting analysis to support senior leadership decision making
• Performing requirements development and solution design in a software development or systems engineering context
• While able to work independently, you will recognize the importance of communication, collaboration, and specialization
• Perform root case, descriptive, and forensic analysis for insight and systemic problem solving
• Perform risk stratification, signal detection, time series, similarity, analysis on products and user populations
• Work as a Subject Matter Expert in small teams, focused on multiple concurrent initiatives. Specifically, processing source data into data sets suitable for subsequent mathematical and statistical analysis, model development, and simulations
• Identify trends using standard statistical methods like time series analysis, uncovering hidden insights using graph analysis, deriving causation from correlation with Bayesian analysis
• Communicate complex results and findings to all levels of the organization in multiple formats and channels. This includes all aspects of Business Intelligence, data visualization, leadership briefings, and written papers

   
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: 

• 7+ years of Software Development experience in one or more of the following languages:  Python, R, JavaScript, C++, DAX, .Net VBA
• 7+ years of experience in one or more of the following BI and Reporting Tools:  MS Power BI, Tableau, SSRS
• 5+ years of experience in data processing and automation platforms e.g., Data Bricks, Snowflake, Apache Spark, NextGen Mirth Connect, or equivalent
• 5+ years of query writing in SQL, GraphQL, or similar query language
• 3+ years of experience in Process Improvement techniques and Quality frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare or Life Sciences experience
• Contact Center experience
• Card processing experience
• Statistical analysis in a financial or bank/card domain
• Modeling and Simulation experience (e.g. dynamic flow modeling, multi-variate analytics)
• Served as a Principle Investigator or Lead Researcher/Analyst/Engineer on data-driven initiatives 

Already Fortune 5, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we’re doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we’re building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we’re looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant – and built for speed.

*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, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 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.