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.

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with solid healthcare data experience to support rapid decision-making through the analysis of complex datasets including claims, CMS, EMR, and operational data sources. This role focuses on producing directional, decision-ready insights quickly, rather than perfect academic analysis. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with imperfect data, clearly documenting assumptions, and delivering insights that enable leadership to make timely operational and strategic decisions. The analyst will work across multiple healthcare data environments and translate data into clear, actionable intelligence for business leaders, clinicians, and operational teams.

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:

• Analyze healthcare datasets including claims, CMS files, EMR data, and operational datasets
• Produce rapid, directional analysis to support leadership decisions and operational initiatives
• Identify patterns, trends, and opportunities across utilization, cost, quality, and patient populations
• Translate complex data into clear narratives and decision frameworks
• Build and maintain SQL queries and data extracts across multiple healthcare data sources
• Develop dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, and Excel
• Create repeatable reporting frameworks while maintaining agility for ad hoc analysis
• Clearly document assumptions, methodology, and limitations of analyses
• Validate findings across multiple datasets when possible
• Partner with clinical, operational, and finance teams to translate business questions into data analysis
• Communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Support strategic initiatives by providing timely analytic support

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 healthcare analytics 
• Experience working with healthcare datasets including medical and pharmacy claims, CMS datasets, EMR/EHR data, and operational or population health data
• Experience with Tableau and/or Power BI
• Advanced SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to produce directional analysis quickly in ambiguous environments
• Proven solid documentation skills for assumptions, methodologies, and data limitations
• Proven solid communication skills and ability to translate data insights for business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting value-based care, risk adjustment, population health, or utilization management programs
• Experience integrating data across claims, clinical, and operational systems
• Experience working with large healthcare datasets and imperfect data environments
• Familiarity with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, or dual-eligible populations

Key Competencies

• Analytical problem-solving
• Rapid insight generation
• Data storytelling
• Healthcare domain expertise
• Structured thinking with imperfect information
• Stakeholder communication

*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.