Geospatial Analyst

At Optum, we are driven to transform health care not just for our own good, but for the greater good. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry.  And, with your geospatial technology expertise, you can join us on our mission to help make the health care system work better for everyone. 

As part of Optum Technology, you will thrive as you help deliver solutions for Optum and UHG with world class enterprise geospatial technology as a member of the Enterprise Geospatial Analytics team.As a Geospatial Analyst, you will be a primary contributor in defining the patterns and practices for applying geospatial technology within healthcare. This position will design geospatial solutions to solve healthcare business problems, assist with platform operations and enhancements, and complete geospatial analytics projects and deliverables in partnership with business units. This role requires someone who is a product-minded technologist, proactive, innovative, and collaborative.

Location: Remote

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 for a minimum of four days per week. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Innovate at the intersection of geospatial technology, artificial intelligence (AI/GeoAI) and business market intelligence in support of the development of company products, tools, platforms, and services.
• Complete geospatial analytics projects, build deliverables, create marketing collateral, and contribute to knowledge sharing with a geospatial user community.
• Apply advanced geospatial analysis techniques to provide insights into healthcare related business problems.
• Assist with defining, designing, and building geospatial technology solutions (patterns and practices) to make non-geospatial experts successful with the technology in their day-to-day work.
• Assist with building and maintaining geographic data assets from disparate sources through ETL and automation.
• Contribute to GIS platform enhancements and assist with automation, operations, and maintenance needs.
• Engage with existing and prospective customers (internal), gather business needs, and communicate the value of Enterprise Geospatial Analytics internal product offerings.

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:

• 2+ years of experience completing geospatial analysis projects and/or geospatial solution engineering
• 2+ years of experience using geospatial technology, including some or all the following: ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal, Server) or ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Apps Suite and ArcGIS Pro

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or GED
•   Successful completion of at least 4 post-secondary courses in GIS, 2 Esri ArcGIS Certifications, a GISP certification OR 2+ years of equivalent on the job training
• Experience with geospatial platform scripting, automation tools and/or web development (Ex: ArcGIS Python API + Jupyter, ArcGIS JavaScript API) including use of AI coding assistants such as copilot, codex or similar
• Experience or interest in Data Science, Machine Learning computing and/or the R Statistical package is a plus
• Experience with ArcGIS GeoAnalyics Engine, Databricks and/or Snowflake
• Experience applying geospatial analytics in the private sector to solve commercial business problems
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and listening skills
• Healthcare industry experience

*All Telecommuters 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 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.  

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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