Senior Data Analyst - Remote

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 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.

The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for the management and manipulation of pharmacy data with a focus on building business intelligence tools, conducting analysis, and assuring data quality. This position presents analyses results/recommendations to pharmacy leadership directly in a timely, consistent, and accurate manner. Recommends and implements new or modified reporting methods and procedures to improve report content and completeness of information. In addition, the Sr. Data Analyst serves as a subject matter expert on all pharmacy data elements and coordinates with end users to ensure total system quality assurance is met at all times.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, tests, documents and maintains database queries and data analysis
• Translates large quantities of in-depth data and creates reports that display the information's overall significance
• Works with Pharmacy team to create a prioritized list of needs for each area and document additional requirements to enrich reporting capabilities
• Develops data reporting processes and procedures to ensure timely delivery of daily, weekly, monthly, annual and ad hoc reporting to management
• Troubleshoots data integrity issues, analyzes data for completeness to meet business needs, and proposes documented solution recommendations
• Converts complex data from multiple sources into meaningful, professional and easy to understand formats for various audiences as defined by department guidelines
• Supports reporting and analysis on all business initiative projects
• Recommends and implements new or modified reporting methods and procedures to improve report content and completeness of information
• Troubleshoots and coordinates resolutions for all issues related to reports supported by the department
• Interpret pharmacy programs to write clinical guidelines, job aides, and decision trees. Write and collaborate on member/provider collateral materials for pharmacy programs
• Supports leadership with presentation development and monitors metrics ensuring target goals are met for STAR performance
• Influences or provides input to forecasting and planning activities
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

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:

• 4+ years of reporting/analytic experience
• Proficiency in SQL and Snowflake in order to develop efficient, well-performing queries
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with special attention to accuracy and detail
• Self-starter with a proven ability to take ownership of job responsibilities and ensure successful completion of all projects and requests
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, including executive and senior management teams
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in high volume workload situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with performance tuning tools and/or techniques
• Experience in a managed care environment
• Experience in Medicare Advantage Part D (MAPD) operations and/or HEDIS/STARs
• Experience building tabular models in SSAS
• Familiarity with MS Reporting Services (SSRS), Power BI, Tableau or other Reporting Tools
• Familiarity with SSIS

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem-solving

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.