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)
You are a thought leader who thrives on developing new solutions to solve tough challenges. As a critical member of our business analysis team, you will help rewrite the future of UnitedHealth Group. Here, your analytical and innovative skills will help us with our mission of helping people live healthier lives. Yes, we share a mission that inspires. And we need your organizational talents and business discipline to help fuel that mission. Are you ready to analyze data and deliver bold, business-savvy ideas to impact the lives of millions?
As a Sr. Data & Reporting Analyst, you will be empowered to support short and long term operational/strategic business activities; develop, enhance and maintain operational data and models that will have an impact on business decisions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your keen analytical skills to create valuable solutions to improve the health care system. Join us!
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. One of Optum's 11 "preferred locations" are: Phoenix, AZ, Boulder and Colorado Springs, CO, Hartford, CT, Tampa, FL, Minneapolis, MN, St. Louis, MO, Pittsburgh, PA, Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX, and Houston, TX.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis, review, forecast, and trending of complex data
• Own the development and maintenance of production and ad-hoc operational reports
• Present analysis and interpretation for operational and business review and planning
• Support short and long term operational/strategic business activities through Analytics
• Interact one-on-one and consult with all levels of leadership

You'd be on a growing team, in a highly-visible part of the business, and will have direct interaction with senior leadership. This role works in an Agile framework, on a high performing team, in a dynamic environment working with newer technologies and emerging tools.
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:

• 3+ years of experience working with relational databases and database structures (such as SQL, Oracle, Teradata)
• 3+ years of experience developing in business intelligence/visualization software (preferably Power BI)
• Proficiency with MS Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Intermediate proficiency writing/developing SQL queries

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• Experience with data manipulation software (such as Alteryx)
• Healthcare Industry experience in claims, management, and/or prior authorization data
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt in a challenging dynamic atmosphere
• Excellent critical thinking and problem problem-solving skills

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)
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. 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.