Data Analyst 1

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyzing data to assist in delivering optimal healthcare management and decision making
• Analysis of business requirements required to design and build data extractions/submissions based on flat file specifications
• Ability to aggregate from multiple data sources into a singular SQL table/database that meets data integrity requirements
• Interact with business users and other business analysts to conduct whiteboard sessions, produce wireframes, build out high level designs, and construct detailed level data visualizations and dashboards as part of the full life cycle
• Practice and recommend data analytic solutions and integrate story telling into strong data visualization deliverables
• Investigating data to find patterns, trends and resolve issues with data
• Presents project status updates by defining progress, problems, and solutions. Updates projects plan as required
• Maintains industry knowledge around payment reform models
• Develop interpersonal relationships with co-workers to aid in resolution of client issues
• Report and escalate issues as appropriate to management
• Implement and manage project or interface changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Ensure that both customer and company objectives, expectations and goals are being met

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:

• Bachelor's Degree OR 3+ years of equivalent Data Analytics experience
• 2+ years of experience as a Data Analyst utilizing SQL
• 2+ years of ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) experience in tools such as R or Python
• 2+ years of experience in a healthcare based analytic position
• 1+ years of experience with process improvement, workflow, benchmarking and/or evaluation of business processes
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft software programs (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret Clinical Quality, HEDIS, and/or Pharmacy measure specifications
• Accountable Care or Managed Care experience
• Lightbeam Health database experience

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, complex organization managing multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in high volume workload situations
• Proven skilled in communication, both written and verbal
• Proven solid interpersonal skills and ability to interact collaboratively with internal business partners across multiple departments
• Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with special attention to accuracy and detail.
• Proven self-starter with a proven ability to take ownership of job responsibilities and ensure successful completion of all projects and requests

*All Telecommuters 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 $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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