Associate Director, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization 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 Associate Director of Strategic Analytics role, we are looking for a top-performing candidate to fill a position in our fun, fast-paced, and growing team.  The Associate Director’s core responsibility will be to work cohesively with local market leadership and their respective teams in driving towards analytically-backed outcomes, leaning on both best-in-class analysis and solid communication skills to generate value and influence decision making across the organization. In this high-visibility role the candidate will work across many domains, becoming knowledgeable in various core performance indicators and the nuances beneath each to bring business-rooted intentionality to large datasets. In role, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.

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
• 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
• Managing multiple analytical engagements across different audiences, meeting tight timelines as we put speed and scale at the forefront
• 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
• Staying up to date with the latest data analytics techniques and tools and recommending new approaches as needed

The ideal candidate for a Director of Strategic Analytics position should have a solid background in data analytics, including experience with statistical analysis, data visualization, and data modeling. They should also have experience collaborating with senior stakeholders, managing-up to create 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 5+ 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
• In-depth understanding of business strategy and operational metrics with the ability to link data insights to strategic objectives and provide actionable recommendations
• Proven solid analytical mindset with a focus on solving complex business problems
• Proven excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences

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

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 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 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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.