Data Analyst - Las Vegas, Nevada

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

If you are located in Las Vegas, NV, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Integrate, transform, and consolidate data from various structured and unstructured data systems into structures that are suitable for building analytics solutions and/or performing analysis
• Work with business and technical leaders, Project Managers, and architects across multiple lines of businesses to create, evaluate, and report on essential aspects of the business model/approach (Auditor/Auditing, Selections, Business Results, Procedural Automation)
• Work with various patient management systems in extraction of data to generate reporting, dashboard, KPI monitoring reports
• Works with various business units to extrapolate data sets/structure
• Participate in various meetings to present findings and recommendations 
• Experience driving business and technical requirements to support the integration of multiple data sources into a data warehouse or data analytics platform
• Analysis of source systems to determine required transformations
• Analyses department requirements, improving performance on existing scripts /process/procedures, and document detailed user requirements and program functions
• Performs a broad range of research and analyses assignments, requiring innovative uses of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies
• Translating data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations for leadership and counterparts 
• Performs analysis, and evaluates downstream business systems, processes, and/or intradepartmental impacts 
• Building new analytics tools and dashboard that will help identify efficiency improvements for operational teams
• Monitors deliverables and facilitates communication with team members and other appropriate parties to ensure commitments are met
• Identifies issues and offers/drives solutions through critical thinking
• Ensures accuracy of all deliverables including presentations, contracts, and spreadsheets, etc.
• Responsible for presentation preparation, report production, and/or database management
• Serves as a resource to Operations staff, answering questions and assisting with department informatics, reporting and trending, and workflow/operational issues
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

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 higher) in technical related field (Computer Science, Informatics, Mathematics) OR 2 years of equivalent analytics 
• 2 years of experience supporting healthcare commercial, government or provider entities
• Experience documenting business and technical requirements
• Understanding of data warehousing fundamentals and concepts
• Foundational SQL experience/usage - writing ability and data analysis skills 
• Solid understanding of IT fundamentals, architecture, and the system development life cycle
• Knowledge of Tableau and/or Power BI
• Advanced Excel skills
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifcations:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects with tight deadlines while paying close attention to the details of all the deliverables
• Experience in programs or projects, including planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and projects, coordinating project activities, collaborating with project team
• Articulate and able to communicate with senior leaders internal/external to the organization

Note: This position may require on-site training with the ability to work remote once training and onboarding is complete.

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

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)

Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Nevada residents is $60,000 to $106,700. 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

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.