Data Analyst 2 (PowerBI), Optum Technology - Remote

Requisition Number: 2338456
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.
We are the UHC Payment Integrity Tech Team responsible for developing solutions that help prevent Fraud, Waste and Abuse by identifying them proactively in Prepayment and retrospectively in Post Payment. This is achieved by deploying Analytics based, Rule based and Situational based interventions throughout the claim's lifecycle. The team is a mix of data scientists, Data Analysts and data engineers who come together to architect and deploy an end-to-end solution. We ensure we align to the organization's vision of making healthcare more affordable and prevent providers from abrasive activities.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze large, complex healthcare datasets to generate insights that drive strategic and operational decision making
• Build and maintain interactive dashboards and analytics products using Power BI and Tableau, ensuring clarity and usability for business stakeholders
• Develop Python based data pipelines, statistical analyses, and automation scripts; optimize PySpark and Sql queries and ETL processes across cloud/big data environments
• Partner with data scientists, engineers, and business teams to translate business problems into analytical frameworks and present insights to non technical audiences

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:

• 5+ years of professional experience in data analysis or business analytics, ideally with exposure to healthcare or other high volume data industries
• Experience with big data ecosystems (Hadoop, Hive) and
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Solid grounding in data modeling, ETL processes, data quality principles, and the ability to communicate analytical outcomes clearly
• Solid expertise in Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Pyspark and hands on Python for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and automation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working directly with US healthcare datasets (claims, clinical, EMR/EHR, provider, payer)
• Experience optimizing cloud native data pipelines and working with tools like Databricks, Spark, or Snowflake
• Knowledge of advanced analytics concepts (predictive modeling basics, statistical experimentation) and familiarity with modern data engineering workflows - is good to have
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross functional product/engineering environments and influence decision making through data storytelling

*All employees working remotely 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 salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.