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.

 

In joining the Optum Advisory Services Trend Analytics Consulting team: you’ll be part of a team that is a leader in health care cost analytics, with a proven track record of supporting health plans across the country though a diverse staff of Actuaries, Data/Research Analysts, and Business/Technology Consultants. Our consulting team has continued to expand capabilities and consulting presence by identifying, developing, and executing on new and exciting business opportunities.  

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Efficiently query and manipulate large databases of healthcare claims and eligibility data Write effective and efficient code both independently and under the guidance of project managers using best practice quality control procedures Creative data crafting – when something unexpected happens, identify root cause, find multiple solutions, implement the best possible long-term solution Perform both as an individual contributor and collaboratively with broader analytic and reporting team with proven ability as a self-starter, quick learner, and adaptable team member Maintain a consistently high degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks, often operating under tight timelines, managing multiple development/production schedules Engage in client communications as appropriate for all important functions including data understanding/exploration, strategizing solutions, documentation, etc. Organize and present communications to effectively convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders Produce clear, intuitive, and visually appealing reports to suit the needs and understanding of the audience, applying principles of visual best practices

 

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 hands-on experience in data analysis, data science, data-driven investigations, data storytelling, visualization, and/or analytic insight creation for executive consumption 3+ years of experience building PowerBI data models, deep knowledge of best practices, relational databases, pros/cons of various data storage methods, and ability to determine optimal data storage solutions 3+ years of experience handling terabyte size healthcare claims datasets and building efficient PowerBI models from large volumes of data  3+ years of experience and an advanced proficiency in SQL, SAS, R, and/or Python, ability to work in multiple programming languages Advanced proficiency in MS Office products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio

 

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of experience with DAX and M coding 2+ years of experience with medical claims/utilization trend reporting 1+ years of experience with extracting data from Enterprise Data Warehouses and Enterprise Data Lakes 1+ years of experience working with actuarial team(s) with an understanding of actuarial concepts

 

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

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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.

 

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.