Analytics Program Assoc

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.

The Analytics Development Program is a full-time opportunity designed for early career professionals eager to launch their careers in data analysis and data science. This program empowers participants to contribute within UnitedHealth Group, helping shape the future of healthcare through data-driven insights. We're developing UnitedHealth Group's next generation of analytical leaders and seeking high-performing high-potential recent graduates to drive the future of healthcare. Participants will be supported by experienced program leads and managers who provide guidance and mentorship, helping them translate academic experience into real-world value and efficiency across a large healthcare system.

This role will require you be in office in a hybrid capacity and reside within a commutable distance of the following office: Dublin, Ireland

Please note: Relocation assistance will not be available for this position.

The full-time program will provide:

• Cohort based start date - Tuesday, July 28, 2026
• 1 year program with final placement in July 2027
• Mentorship & buddy system
• Leadership exposure
• Access to Live, self-led training and development tools sessions
• After completion of the Analytics Development Program, you will transition to a final placement role within the organization. This may be in the same team or an opportunity across the wider enterprise

Our program has a primary focus on the following:

• Data Analysis - Using data visualization and statistics to find and share actionable insights
• Data Science - Building machine learning models to solve current healthcare challenges

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Aid in the development, and implementation of new processes, applications, and enhancements to existing applications
• Utilize pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems
• Conceive and share insights to appropriate audiences
• Subject matter expertise (SME) in the continued design and development of in-house software applications
• Collaborate with fellow data scientists and subject matter experts to design and oversee the development of working prototypes of data science solutions
• Extract data for various reports and analyses, including database improvement and maintenance
• Assess processes for efficiency and performance; utilize findings to successfully influence change
• Design and implement new database tools
• Support and drive analytic efforts around machine learning and innovation
• Communicate analytic results and predictive models to business partners
• Manipulation and analysis of data in support of a variety of analytic solutions
• Identify and critique potential solutions to system/business challenges
• Contribute to various research projects pertaining to business needs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic business initiatives
• Other projects as assigned

Please note: Your responsibilities will vary based on team and role.

You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Final year Bachelor's degree candidate or Bachelor's degree obtained within the past 24 months from an accredited college or university; all degree coursework must be completed prior to the employment start date and verified within 6-8 weeks following graduation, or equivalent experience
• Completion of an analytics related course (e.g., data analysis, statistics, economics, machine learning
• Proven experience working with SQL, data visualization, Python or Tableau
• Proven eligibility to work in Ireland without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Healthcare, Project Management, Business, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analytics, or another business related field
• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with PC based software applications and automated database management systems (e.g., Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Proven previous experience in an analytical based internship
• Proven relevant healthcare business related experience
• Proven data analysis experience through student clubs, personal projects or other forms of employment

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.  

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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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