Data Analyst 2 - 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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm)

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Working in conjunction with business analysts to develop, test, implement, and maintain production review opportunities
Create SQL algorithms to data mine member and claims data for clients
Focus on driving productivity and quality to aid business partners in achieving and exceeding monthly goals
Organize and execute multiple recurring and adhoc tasks and projects at the same time
Update SOP documents for each new rule and maintenance of existing rules
Monthly analysis of rule performance; forecasted vs. actuals
Create weekly management reports outlining work completed and issues encountered
Maintenance of existing automations and screen scrapes
Collaborate on application architecture design, enhancements, and decision-making
Use metrics and excellent time management skills to ensure business objectives and goals are met
Assist on client calls and serve as subject matter expert on all data fields, values, and adjustment logic

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 2 years of experience in an analytical role using a RDBMS such as MS SQL Server or MySQL
2 years of experience working from business requirements documents
2 years of advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Healthcare experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Oracle
Experience with Power BI
Experience with Python
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with moderate direct supervision

Soft Skills:

Ability to maintain understanding of numerous client processes in a distributed environment

Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $67,800 to $133,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

•All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

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.







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.