Senior Data Analyst

Requisition Number: 2370914
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, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Works with the implementation architect and sales teams to assess internal or potential data assets, and identify high level gaps or risks
• Performs high level layout gap analysis as well as deep dive implementation analysis for a wide variety of use cases
• Leads client data education and data resolution calls and working sessions
• Coordinates DUR and/or De-ID submittals and approvals
• Manages data acquisition, file inventory, and file transfer process from asset owners to appropriate pipeline location (SFTP ownership and management)
• Works with client and internal product teams to determine client specific reporting and operational needs and assists in new product readiness
• Provides representation and communication on status calls to clients
• Provides in depth mapping, data validation/QC requirements, and manually validates when needed. Tracks all issues in a data IRAD
• Coordinates with downstream teams to resolve data questions and issues
• Provides ongoing support for data issues that requires communication with the client (Tier 3 prod support)
• Responsible for coordinating alignment of pre-pay and post-pay data sets when needed (shared reference fields)
• Mature the organization by creating and improving process artifacts as well as communication and gaining support for the process models across many teams
• Leads and fully documents 'as-is' and 'to-be' business process states. Recognize gaps between current situation and desired outcome and utilize appropriate resources to obtain information, consider options and deliver the appropriate solution to mitigate gaps

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
• 5+ years of SQL experience querying complex datasets
• 5+ years of experience in managed healthcare
• 5+ years of structured data mapping experience
• 3+ years of experience in an external client-facing role
• 2+ years of experience working in agile environment
• 2+ years of experience with Azure DataBricks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to gather requirements and translate business requirements to technical requirements
• Strong communication skills

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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