Associate Director, Data Analysis

Associate Director of Data Analysis – Dublin/Letterkenny

Optum is a global organisation 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.

About the Role:

As a Fortune 5 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you’ll have or the challenges you’ll encounter. 
We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we’re on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

As the Associate Director of Data Analysis, you will play a critical role in supporting medical cost savings teams by providing data-driven insights and analysis. You will lead a team of data analysts to develop and implement data-driven solutions that support business objectives. Your role is essential to ensuring payment integrity for our end customers, which involves accurately processing and paying claims while minimizing waste, fraud, and abuse. In addition to having impact on a great team, you’ll also discover the career opportunities you’d expect from an industry leader.

Primary Responsibilities of the Associate Director of Data Analysis:

•    Lead a team of data analysts to develop and implement data-driven solutions that support business objectives.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and translate them into data analytics solutions.
•    Collaborate with other data leaders across the organization to ensure that data output is accurate and relevant for their respective areas.
•    Manage the data analysis process, ensuring that data is accurate, relevant, and timely.
•    Develop and implement data analytics strategies and methodologies to improve business processes and decision making.
•    Identify trends, patterns, and insights in data, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
•    Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing data governance and compliance with data privacy regulations.
•    Cultivate new technology within the team, such as GenAI, to support the team’s objectives and enhance the quality and efficiency of data analysis.

You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications of the Associate Director of Data Analysis:

•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field.
•    Proven experience in leading and managing a team of data analysts and engineers.
•    Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis and data modeling.
•    Proficiency in SQL (Snowflake), Python, SAS and other data analysis tools such as R and Tableau.
•    Experience in data engineering, including data warehousing, ETL processes, and data integration.
•    Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
•    Knowledge of data privacy regulations and data governance best practices.
•    Knowledge of US (or alternative marketplace/s) healthcare claims data is a plus.

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

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All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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 marginalised 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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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