Architecture Analyst

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product owners and product managers to understand and document business requirement
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to define business objectives and system requirements
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and system design plans that align with the enterprise’s architectural strategies
• Act as a primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of the proposed solutions
• Provide project management support by contributing to project plans, including outlining scope, timeline, resources, and risk assessments
• Ensure the solution meets business requirements and adheres to quality standards during the functional testing phase
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of functional solutions, including use cases, data flow diagrams, and system specifications
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience in functional analysis and business process modeling
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and facilitating collaborative decision-making
• In-depth knowledge of business process management, workflow automation, and system integration
• Proven ability to design complex solutions within an enterprise architecture framework
• Proven solid communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to discuss technical concepts with non-technical stakeholders
• Proven solid documentation skills and proficiency in creating detailed functional design documents
• Proven leadership qualities that inspire team adherence to best practices in solution design and delivery
• Proven exceptional analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualification:

• Certifications include Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP) and Solution Architecture (e.g., TOGAF). 

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.