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:
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and actionable business insights
- Assess customer and stakeholder requirements and translate them into analytical solutions and reporting needs
- Conduct moderately complex analyses to solve business problems and support operational decision-making
- Investigate and resolve non-standard data requests and analytical challenges with minimal supervision
- Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, scorecards, reports, and data visualizations
- Translate business questions into analytical frameworks and practical recommendations
- Interpret data findings and communicate insights to business, operational, and leadership stakeholders
- Serve as a subject matter resource and provide analytical expertise across projects and initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-informed decision-making and process improvements
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across reporting and analytical deliverables
- Mentor junior analysts by providing coaching, feedback, and technical guidance
- Support the adoption of analytical best practices, governance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
- 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:
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or related analytical roles
- Experience working with complex datasets and performing advanced data analysis
- Experience gathering and translating business requirements into analytical solutions
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and reporting best practices
- Solid proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
- Proven solid analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver results with minimal guidance
- Proven excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex findings to non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to mentor, coach, and guide less experienced analysts
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.
Skills Required
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or related analytical roles
- Experience working with complex datasets and performing advanced data analysis
- Experience gathering and translating business requirements into analytical solutions
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and reporting best practices
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver results with minimal guidance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to mentor, coach, and guide less experienced analysts
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Official materials highlight copay and HSA medical plan choices with in‑network preventive care at 100%, prescription coverage, and low/no‑cost virtual visits, plus company HSA contributions. Dental preventive services are 100% in network, and mental health resources include an EAP and premium Calm access.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, and Bright Horizons back‑up care with enhanced family supports. Adoption assistance up to $10,000 for full‑time employees reinforces family‑oriented benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Financial benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 10% discount, expanding access to equity ownership.
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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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Hybrid Workspace
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.