***Director of Data Analytics – 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 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 Director of Data Analytics will lead our managed analytics service delivery for Boulder Community Health, overseeing the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to inform strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of at least 10 years in data analytics, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive data-centric initiatives across the organization.

 

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

 

Key Activities:

• Lead the team and creation of new analytical content, enhancement of existing analytics, and rationalization of ineffective or outdated reporting within the business intelligence ecosystem
• Guide the design of the backend data architecture structures needed to effectively power dynamic business intelligence
• Facilitate team collaboration between business stakeholders, domain principals, subject matter experts (SMEs), and platform and technology team members to ensure the appropriate flow of data to business intelligence applications needed to power actionable reporting
• Provide the business intelligence expertise to inform the design of the data storage and ETL processes needed for analytical insights
• Lead the development of sophisticated data enrichment processes within business intelligence tools and the EDW that server as the single source of truth to expanded insights on base data
• Partner with the broader analytics team to support data lineage, effective data strategy, and user confidence in the validity, integrity, and actionability of the data
• Collaborate with leadership of business intelligence architects and domain analysts to maximize the effectiveness of business intelligence tools, dashboards, and other dynamic business intelligence capabilities
• Provide guidance and oversight for the entire analytic development lifecycle for new or materially modified content
• Manage access to content to ensure that only appropriate resources view data in appropriate ways

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the data analytics team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
• Develop and implement comprehensive data analytics strategies that align with the company’s goals.
• Collaborate with account leadership and executive leaders across the organization
• Coordinate activities with Optum pillar leads in IT and RCM
• Oversee the collection, processing, and analysis of large datasets to provide actionable insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and develop solutions
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security in all analytics processes
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to support business decisions
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in data analytics
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting continuous learning and professional growth
• Manage, track and deliver analytics deliverables across the data and reporting teams
• Manage budgets to meet financial goals

 

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:        

• 10+ years of experience in data analytics
• 7+ years of health system analytics professional experience (e.g., business intelligence, program / product management, healthcare operations, clinical optimization, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and / or healthcare financial modeling)
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role
• 4+ years involved with analytics capability components (e.g., architecture, infrastructure, data management, delivery, insights, governance)
• Ability to travel 10 to 20% to client locations

 

Preferred Qualifications:        

• Advanced certifications in Technology, Analytics, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field
• Experience with EPIC and cloud platforms is a plus
• Experience creating design standards for analytical content
• Solid working knowledge of healthcare analytics and background in healthcare organizations
• Experience contributing to multi customer and cross-functional efforts, with proven success in creating healthcare analytics
• Ability to communicate complex concepts verbally and in writing

 

*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, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al 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.