Director of Strategic 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.

 

Optum Health Analytics is putting data-driven insight at the core of decision-making, activating intelligence through the connection of critical data assets and the delivery of strategic and operational analytics.  For the Director of Strategic Analytics role, we are looking for a high performing candidate to fill a leadership position on our fun, fast paced, and growing team.  The Director’s core responsibility will be to lead a team of data analysts in creating actionable analyses across various business domains, achieving success through thoughtful strategy-centric output above large data sets.  In this player/coach role, the candidate will work closely with C-suite leaders (CEO, CFO, COO & CMO) and their respective teams, both locally in the markets and Optum nationally, to deliver business value and influence decision making. 

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, explain, and execute analytical strategies to support organizational goals, identifying opportunities to improve operations and strategically grow our portfolio
• Managing a team of analysts to organize and analyze large data sets using statistical and data visualization tools while keeping up with the pace of the business
• Identifying trends and patterns in the data to provide insights that can inform business decisions
• Collaborating with various stakeholders and departments (finance, operations, clinical, capabilities, etc.) to identify business needs and develop data-driven solutions while communicating findings and recommendations to influence outcomes
• Staying up to date with the latest data analytics techniques and tools and recommending new approaches as needed
• Managing multiple analytical engagements across different audiences, meeting tight timelines as we put speed and scale at the forefront
• Leading the development and implementation of Optum Health’s data analytics strategy while mentoring and coaching team members to develop their skills and advance their careers
• Possess both sharpened technical and interpersonal skills with emphases on; quick learner, curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to influence large audiences

 

The ideal candidate for a Director of Strategic Analytics position should have a strong background in data analytics, including experience with statistical analysis, data visualization, and data modeling. They should also have experience managing teams and collaborating with other departments to develop data-driven solutions. Solid communication and storytelling are a must for this role.

 

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:        

• Track record of progressive growth with at least 8 years of experience in data analytics or a related field
• Expertise in analytical tools (e.g. Power BI), strong understanding of data modeling, and familiarity of database management systems and data warehousing
• Basic Understanding of SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, Azure or comparable
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
• In-depth understanding of business strategy and operational metrics with the ability to link data insights to strategic objectives and provide actionable recommendations
• Solid analytical mindset with a focus on solving complex business problems  

 

Preferred Qualifications:        

• 2+ years of experience in leadership positions

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

The salary range for this role is $124,500 to $239,400 annually based on full-time employment. 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.