Senior Data Analyst - 2354137

Requisition Number: 2354137
Senior Data Analyst - 2354137
EMPLOYER: Optum Services, Inc.
JOB TITLE: Senior Data Analyst
LOCATION: 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.)
DUTIES: Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Duties include: Provide business intelligence data analysis to support the operations of the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) within Optum's All Payer Database (APD); interpret, analyze, and coordinate solution approaches for APD projects, focusing on data accuracy and collection processes; deliver advanced data analytics, support client interactions, and engage with hospitals and vendors to ensure timely and accurate processing of patient-level details, including patient characteristics, diagnoses, treatments, services, and charge information from all relevant state licensed hospitals; work with healthcare data, particularly X12, using data processing and advanced analysis techniques to quickly triage issues and design effective solutions; manage data from hospitals, collaborating with state agencies, project managers, and team members on SPARCS-related projects; document and deliver ad-hoc data needs and special projects; proactively assess and identify opportunities to enhance existing designs and develop new data collection and reporting solutions utilizing complex data analysis primarily in advanced SQL; monitor daily operations of intake systems, including Informatica PowerCenter based ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process, Oracle packages, incident reports, defect tracking and resolution, extract generation, and maintenance and release activities; and assist in leading the services team in a resource matrix environment, developing solutions to address business requirements and issues. Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.
REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and five (5) years of progressive, post baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a data analyst-related occupation.
Position requires five (5) years progressive, post baccalaureate experience in the following:
* Data Management and advanced healthcare data analytics;
* SQL & Query Optimization; and
* Oracle Database.
Position also requires three (3) years experience in the following:
* ANSI X12; and
* Healthcare experience.
RATE OF PAY: $142,230 - $177,408 / per year
Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2354137
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)
UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.
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.