Senior Data Analyst

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.    

The Sr. Data Analyst for the Arkansas AME DSS Project will ensure compliance to established data quality procedures while reporting and developing new data quality measures. The individual in this role will be data curious, familiar with data quality methods of analysis, inquisitive about the nuances of the data, and outspoken in a way that will influence and create change and improvements in both business processes and analytics capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide analytic and project management support to data analysis initiatives
• Provide qualitative policy and program analyses
• Help create test processes, procedures, and code needed to measure data accuracy
• Strategize and identify ways of improving the overall quality of the data
• Identify and document issues, patterns, and gaps in the data and/or system(s)
• Provide accurate and appropriate interpretation of data, applying knowledge to evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of data
• Review, enhance, and update documentation workflows
• Build, update, and maintain dashboards that report on key business and data quality metrics
• Balance multiple projects and priorities
• Present reports and explain analytical results to stakeholders in clear, non-technical language

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:

• 5+ years of experience in a quantitative oriented field such as Business, Economics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Science, or Healthcare Administration
• 4+ years of data analysis experience
• 3+ years of experience analyzing data and finding anomalies using solid analytic and organizational skills, with the ability to influence change
• Experience using one or more of the following BI Tools: Power BI or Cognos 
• Experience communicating data analysis results, including trends and opportunities, both verbally and in written form, to clients and colleagues
• Proficient in SQL (statements and queries), abstract data, and clearly summarizing and present data
• Live within a daily commute distance of Little Rock AR (this role is hybrid and not available for 100% remote) 
• Willing/able to work in the Little Rock, AR office location at minimum three days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preferably in Medicaid or the healthcare industry with analytic/quantitative or operations experience
• Experience using clinical grouper software
• Healthcare payer data analysis experience with one or more of the following: Medicaid data, Healthcare Exchange data or Commercial payer data
• JIRA experience 
• Knowledge of state federal reporting requirements for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of data quality and master data management concepts
• Demonstrated working knowledge of change, incident, and project management procedures and best practices

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 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.