Business Analyst Consultant - 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.

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:

• Develop and implement effective/strategic business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes
• Develop, enhance, and maintain projects, business initiatives, and analytical models
• Support short and long term operational and strategic business activities
• Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them
• Performs complex conceptual analyses
• Provides explanations and information to others on the most complex issues
• Design, execute, and maintain data models and analytics used for forecasting and tracking performance of ACES programs
• Extract, analyze, and aggregate data from multiple sources and interpret quantitative data to review and guide recommendations
• Perform data mining and analyses that impact foundational pricing and risk assumptions
• Communicate the results of your work in a meaningful way to internal stakeholders
• May lead functional or segment teams or projects
• Other duties as assigned
  

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:

• 3+ years of relevant experience (e.g., program evaluation, data analytics, data science, higher level data-related coursework) 
• 1+ years using SQL to extract, transform and load data
• Proven aptitude for and facility with change management and care transformation processes 
• Demonstrated proficiency in consultative skills when addressing complex inquiries from clients, vendors, and customers 
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% 

Preferred Qualifications:

• BI Tools: Knowledge of Tableau, Power BI for reporting
• Demonstrated solid interpersonal and client service skills 
• Demonstrated to be an analytical thinker with ability to perform root cause analysis, prepare and implement action plans, and lead initiatives 
• Demonstrated excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Demonstrated ability to recognize interdependencies of process and how changes impact overall integration efforts 
• Demonstrated ability to create, refine, and manage new business processes; demonstrated business expertise 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively at both detail and big-picture levels and to drive projects forward 
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to maintain open and clear communication with teammates, clients, and vendors 
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity and autonomy; flexibility and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing, and evolving work environment 
  
  

*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 $91,700 to $163,700 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.