The Role
Build and maintain ETL processes, data pipelines, automated analytics solutions, dashboards, and visualizations. Analyze healthcare, provider, and claims data using Python and SQL to identify trends and operational improvements. Collaborate with engineering, business, and data governance teams to define requirements, ensure data quality, and apply responsible analytical practices across cloud and big data environments.
Summary Generated by Built In
Requisition Number: 2390099
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL processes and data pipelines utilizing Databricks, Azure/AWS/GCP cloud solutions, and relational SQL databases
- Design, develop, and deploy intelligent data-driven and automated solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible usage
- Leverage enterprise-approved technologies to streamline analytics workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
- Develop interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using PowerBI and Tableau to present complex business intelligence to stakeholders
- Perform comprehensive data profiling, statistical modeling, and analysis using Python and SQL to ensure data reliability and integrity across systems
- Evaluate emerging technology trends and analytical best practices to inform system architecture design and strategic innovation
- Analyze healthcare and provider and claims data to uncover operational efficiencies, trend patterns, and opportunities for performance enhancement
- Collaborate with engineering, business, and data governance teams to define analytics requirements and ensure standards are met
- Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or relevant 4-year degree
- 4+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries and working with relational databases
- 3+ years of experience working as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Provider Data Analyst, or Healthcare Analyst
- 3+ years of experience creating business intelligence reports and dashboards using PowerBI or Tableau
- 2+ years of experience developing data automation scripts and data processing pipelines using Python
- 2+ years of hands-on experience working in cloud environments (Azure) and big data platforms (Databricks)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant technical certifications in Microsoft Azure, Databricks, PowerBI, or Tableau
- Experience working with healthcare data, such as provider data, claims, or clinical metrics
- Demonstrated experience designing automated workflows or deploying machine learning/AI-driven analytical solutions
- Familiarity with data governance practices, enterprise data modeling, and quality assurance frameworks
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a relevant four-year degree
- 4+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries and working with relational databases
- 3+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Provider Data Analyst, or Healthcare Analyst
- 3+ years of experience creating business intelligence reports and dashboards using Power BI or Tableau
- 2+ years of experience developing data automation scripts and data processing pipelines using Python
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud environments and Databricks big data platforms
- Relevant technical certifications in Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Power BI, or Tableau
- Experience working with healthcare data, including provider data, claims, or clinical metrics
- Experience designing automated workflows or deploying machine learning or AI-driven analytical solutions
- Familiarity with data governance practices, enterprise data modeling, and quality assurance frameworks
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is generally described as decent or good, and many note it as a strong part of the package. Actual ability to take time off can depend on workload and team coverage.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match and access to an employee stock purchase plan, which are highlighted as meaningful components of total rewards. These programs are consistently referenced among core benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiver leave, along with adoption assistance, are publicly highlighted and viewed as notable elements of the package. Availability can be role-specific, but these supports contribute to overall breadth where offered.
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The Company
What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Optum Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
Typical time on-site:
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