Data 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 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable business insights
• Investigate data issues, anomalies, and non-standard requests within assigned functional areas
• Provide accurate explanations, interpretations, and recommendations based on data findings
• Utilize relevant data, metrics, and business information to solve operational and analytical problems
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data summaries to support business decisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand information needs and deliver analytical support
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments to meet established timelines and service expectations
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency across reports and analyses
• Communicate findings and analytical outcomes clearly to business and operational teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven recommendations
• 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:

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, or business analytics
• Basic knowledge of SQL and database concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Demonstrated solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate findings effectively
• Demonstrated solid organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently within a specialized knowledge area while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Proven eagerness to learn and apply analytical techniques to solve business problems

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.