Senior Data Analyst - 2363198

Senior Data Analyst - 2363198

EMPLOYER:    Optum Services Inc.

JOB TITLE:    Senior Product Analyst

LOCATION:    1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.)

DUTIES:    Defining and executing a unified product vision for a scalable data platform that supports multiple business units; aligning product strategy with enterprise data goals. Leverage data oriented programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python) and visualization tools as needed to support product development and data investigations. Conduct market research and competitive analysis; develop a long-term roadmap and platform architecture; collaborate with data engineers to design ingestion, processing, and storage solutions; oversee development of APIs, SDKs, and governance policies; define data quality metrics and monitoring processes; expand platform capabilities and develop business cases for enhancements; gather requirements for new data sources and integrations; launch and optimize data products; partner with cross-functional teams to operationalize predictive models and machine learning algorithms; conduct A/B testing and analyze results to inform product decisions; build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate strategy; explore data monetization opportunities and demonstrate platform ROI; ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations; implement governance frameworks, audits, and retention policies; lead and mentor a product team; define product requirements and prioritize engineering tasks; support data engineering deliverables and ensure platform alignment. Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S. 20% domestic travel required.

REQUIREMENTS:    Employer will accept a Master's degree in Management, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Science, Project/Program/Product Management or related field and completion of a university-level course, research project, internship, or thesis or one year of experience in the job offered or analyst related occupation. Position requires experience in the following:

*    Programming and Technical skills: C#, SQL, C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML, R, PowerBI, Git, Jenkins, Excel, Agile, and A/B Testing;
*    Methodologies: Agile and Waterfall:
*    Analyzing large datasets, interpreting KPIs, and applying data-driven decision-making;
*    End-to-end product lifecycle management, including automation of business processes;
*    System design principles, APIs, and architecture best practices;
*    Defining product vision, aligning with business goals, and translating into actionable roadmaps;
*    Evaluating trade-offs, making prioritization decisions, and managing product backlogs;
*    Trend analysis and integrating competitive intelligence into product strategy;
*    Making revenue-driven decisions and managing product budgets
*    Leading cross-functional teams and providing mentorship to junior staff;
*    Managing products through ideation, launch, growth, maturity, and retirement; and
*    Automation future-proofing strategies.

RATE OF PAY:  $140,000 / per year

Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2363198

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

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.