Data Analyst 2 - Remote

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.

Positions in this function are responsible for the management and manipulation of mostly structured data, with a focus on building business intelligence tools, conducting analysis to distinguish patterns and recognize trends, performing normalization operations and assuring data quality.  Depending on the specific role and business line, example responsibilities in this function could include creating specifications to bring data into a common structure, creating product specifications and models, developing data solutions to support analyses, performing analysis, interpreting results, developing actionable insights and presenting recommendations for use across the company.  Roles in this function could partner with stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop tools and models such as segmentation, dashboards, data visualizations, decision aids and business case analysis to support the organization. Other roles involved could include producing and managing the delivery of activity and value analytics to external stakeholders and clients.  Team members will typically use business intelligence, data visualization, query, analytic and statistical software to build solutions, perform analysis and interpret data.  Positions in this function work on predominately descriptive and regression-based analytics and tend to leverage subject matter expert views in the design of their analytics and algorithms.  This function is not intended for employees performing the following work:  production of standard or self-service operational reporting, casual inference led (healthcare analytics) or data pattern recognition (data science) analysis; and/or image or unstructured data analysis using sophisticated theoretical frameworks.

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:

• Data Management & Analysis: Design, implement, and optimize complex SQL queries to extract, clean, and manipulate large datasets from various sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Insight Generation: Apply statistical techniques and analytical tools to interpret complex data sets, identify trends, data pattern recognition, and use predictive modeling to forecast future outcomes
• Reporting & Communication: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools (e.g., Power Bi, SSRS) to effectively communicate complex findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management and clients
• Project Leadership & Mentorship: Lead complex, high-priority data projects and mentor junior analysts on best practices, methodologies, and tools
• Strategy & Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and recommend improvements to existing processes and systems based on data analysis findings

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 SQL experience
• 3+ years of experience in health care claim analytics
• Databases/Warehousing: Experience with relational databases, data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts
• SQL: Deep expertise in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries, including joins, subqueries, and window functions
• Data Tools: Proven solid command of data visualization tools like Power BI, and spreadsheet software like Excel
• Proven exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strong eye for detail
• Proven solid verbal communication, written communication and presentation skills to translate technical concepts into clear business insights
• Proven critical thinking and a proactive mindset to identify opportunities for data-driven improvements
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited oversight and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SSRS and/or Power BI
• Experience with Co-Pilot

*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 $72,800 to $130,000 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.