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:
- Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and analysis
- Create and manage interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI
- Utilize Python for data manipulation, analysis, and automation tasks
- Perform comprehensive data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver actionable insights
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy through rigorous validation and quality checks
- Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders
- Collaborating with an extended product team and data engineering to support the build-out of appropriate data sets
- Experience with one or more of the following: JIRA/ Rally /GITHUB
- Work with clinical teams to improve documentation and care delivery by Identifying the gaps in the process
- Should have experience with HEDIS-certified tools like Inovalon or Cotiviti to calculate quality measures
- Prepare HEDIS reports for submission to NCQA or CMS
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Solid experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting
- Experience working with HEDIS measures in Managed Care settings
- US health care experience with solid analysis in member level claims
- Proficiency in SQL for querying and managing databases
- Solid understanding of Python for data analysis and automation
- Proven excellent logical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and derive meaningful insights
- Proven solid attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Monitor compliance with submission deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
- Experience with other data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Familiarity with machine learning and statistical analysis techniques
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity to Agile
- CQL / FHIR experience
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.#OITECH
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan types with employer HSA contributions, in‑network preventive care at 100%, and included 24/7 virtual visits, alongside dental and vision options. This breadth allows predictable copay choices or tax‑advantaged HSA designs to fit different usage needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match eligibility and full vesting over time plus an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount. Together these elements support long‑term savings and ownership.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include six weeks paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and subsidized Bright Horizons back‑up care. Emotional well‑being resources like a premium Calm subscription and a 24/7 EAP complement these supports.
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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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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.
