Data Analyst II, Office of Data Analytics

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Data Analyst 2 within the Office of Data Analytics will partner with Senior Data Analyst and customers to understand business requirements and needs for transforming data into pertinent business information.  The Data Analyst should understand how information flows across different business processes and systems, and how to use that information to support business objectives.  The ideal candidate would have had a technical and data background but has also worked in a business analysis role.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Report/Business Analysis:
  • Communicates with the business/customer to understand business objectives and needs  
  • Identifies solutions to standard requests and problems
  • Solves moderately complex problems and/or conduct moderately complex analyses
  • Translate concepts into practice
  • Is aware of and understands the dependencies and alignment areas that are required between the business needs and other key areas such as data processing, technical design and development, report production, training, and documentation
  • Evaluate network adequacy and accessibility, development opportunities, and network growth to support UHN Network Management strategies and objectives
• Data Analysis:
  • Demonstrates an understanding of data modeling (relationships, data types, tables, etc.) and analytics concepts (queries, reporting, association of data sources)
  • Interprets requirements and translates them into data requirements (interfaces, data transformation, etc) for standard projects
  • Leverages standardized database templates designed for collection, tracking, and reporting to facilitate analysis
• Communication Skills:
  • Adept at verbal presentation at the manager/director level
  • Explains standard concepts comfortably at the customer/manager level
  • Creates deliverable templates and prepares written materials
  • Expresses independent view constructively, even when others disagree
  • Communicate effectively with clients and team members
  • Creates work products using standard software packages (Visio, Word, Excel)

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:

• 4+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or reporting roles, working with large or complex datasets to support business decision making  
• 4+ years of experience in SQL: extracting, transforming, validating, and optimizing data from multiple data sources
• Experience working with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks

Preferred Qualification:

• 2+ years of experience with Python
• 2+ years of experience with Power BI/Tableau
• 2+ years of experience partnering on data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and scalable reporting solutions with working knowledge of data engineering concepts
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry and provider networks

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.