Senior Data Analyst - 2390927
EMPLOYER: Optum Services, Inc.
JOB TITLE: Senior Data Analyst
LOCATION: 1 Optum Circle., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S.)
DUTIES: Design, develop, modify, and/or test software for the healthcare industry in an agile environment. Predict emerging customer needs and develop innovative solutions to meet them. Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business. Participate in the development of business strategy. Develop and coordinate business plans to achieve objectives. Lead large, complex projects to achieve key business objectives. Translate highly complex concepts to be understood by a variety of audiences. Influence senior leadership to adopt new ideas, products, or approaches. Direct cross-functional and cross-segment teams. Coordinate the processes and activities of restoring service after an incident occurs. Monitor environment health and the facilitation of high severity incidents to improve the state of service availability and continuity. Operate and monitor computer and peripheral equipment and documents hardware, application, and facility issues and provide corrective action as required. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S.
REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in a Data Analyst-related occupation.
Experience must include:
* Risk adjustment;
* Chart targeting for Medicaid, Medicare and ACA(Affordable Care Act);
* Complex data analysis using SQL or Python;
* Big data and cloud technologies like Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, or Azure cloud services;
* Data Architecture;
* Data warehousing;
* ETL/ELT pipelines; and
* Data modeling.
RATE OF PAY: $142,271 - $177,408 per year
Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2390927
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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Two years of experience in the job offered or in a data analyst-related occupation
- Experience with risk adjustment
- Experience with chart targeting for Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act
- Experience performing complex data analysis using SQL or Python
- Experience with big data and cloud technologies, including Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, or Azure cloud services
- Experience with data architecture
- Experience with data warehousing
- Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines
- Experience with data modeling
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
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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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