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)
Here's the thing about challenges. They provide limitless opportunities for greatness. And what we have in mind for you is definitely big. At UnitedHealth Group, we're changing the future of health care and we have the expertise, advanced technology, and global resources to make it happen.
As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll work with the brightest minds in the business and find yourself digging deep to find the solutions to help people live healthier lives. You'll be responsible for analyzing, reviewing, and forecasting data for operational and business planning to impact the health care system. What could be more satisfying than that? Join us!
If you are located in Colorado, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyzing, reviewing, and forecasting data for operational and business planning to impact the health care system
• Present financial analysis and recommendations for operational and business review/planning
• Create complex SQL algorithms using multiple data sets to stage or present information in a meaningful way that supports business stakeholders, investigative analysis, or business initiatives
• Support short- and long-term operational/strategic business activities through analysis
• Leverage accepted statistical and analytical principles, tools, and techniques to identify abnormalities and/or trends in, benchmarks for, or predictive models of KPI's and healthcare trends
• Design creative and appealing solutions that maximize data visualization capabilities, in a manner that "tells the story" by simplifying the consumption of information and overall usability
• Develop actionable insights and support the decision making process, making appropriate recommendations, using strong business acumen and understanding of what the data represents
• This is a complex, fast-paced, matrixed environment with a lot of moving parts
• The challenge is in developing, enhancing and maintaining operational information and models
• You'll be expected to interpret and analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources and use it to tell a meaningful story
• Independently gather requirements for projects and leverage all resources to complete projects by expected closure dates

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 in Finance, Accounting, Business, IT, or related field of study or related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis
• 5+ years of related experience in Healthcare and/or Analytics, including Excel, BI Tools, and SQL Server
• Understanding of financial structure and business practices of the managed care industry
• Understanding of Revenue Cycle Management business processes as related to healthcare industry
• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing priorities and aggressive project deadlines

Preferred Qualifcation:

• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination 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)
Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. 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 Telecommuters 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.
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