Job Description
At UnitedHealthcare we're simplifying the health care experience creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow making it more responsive affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together
UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Data Analyst I to join our Consumer Operations Vital and Experience Hub (COVE). COVE monitors member experience provider experience and core operational experiences with a focus on early detection and resolution of issues and data driven decision making across multiple lines of business.
As a Data Analyst I you will be responsible for supporting and refining tools to analyze complex operational data generate actionable insights and contribute to advanced analytics solutions including AI/ML enabled use cases in support of multiple lines of business and shared services organizations.
This position is hybrid with a minimum of 4 days per week in office at the 9700 building in Minnetonka MN.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Query and integrate data from multiple sources for the building and ongoing support of dashboards and analyses that surface insights and opportunities
- Support the full analytics and data solution lifecycle including research proof of concepts design development testing deployment and ongoing maintenance
- Analyze operational and experience data to identify opportunities for process improvement cost optimization and experience enhancement across consumer provider and core operations
- Work with diverse data sources including NPS trends consumer and provider verbatims digital portal interactions and critical operational metrics
- Collaborate with cross functional partners to define business problems and develop analytic solutions
- Apply data storytelling techniques to clearly communicate findings to technical and non technical audiences
- Contribute to team and organizational growth through knowledge sharing collaboration and continuous self development
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:
- 1+ years of experience in analytics statistics computer science or related analytical roles
- 1+ years of hands on experience in data analysis data driven investigations data visualization and insight generation for operational or leadership audiences
- Experience building analytics solutions using business intelligence tools such as Power BI Tableau or equivalent
- Proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools
- Must live in the state of Minnesota and have the ability to work in the Minnetonka office an average of four (4) days per week
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-based analytic services such as Snowflake or Databricks
- Experience working with large scale datasets including terabyte level data
- Experience with Python
- Healthcare or health insurance industry experience
- Proven ability to create and deliver presentations to various levels of leadership
- Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions
- Proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating high level of maturity
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 $60200 - $107400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
Skills Required
- 1+ years of experience in analytics statistics computer science or related analytical roles
- 1+ years of hands on experience in data analysis data driven investigations data visualization and insight generation for operational or leadership audiences
- Experience building analytics solutions using business intelligence tools such as Power BI Tableau or equivalent
- Proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools
- Must live in the state of Minnesota and be able to work in the Minnetonka office an average of four days per week
- Experience with cloud-based analytic services such as Snowflake or Databricks
- Experience working with large scale datasets including terabyte level data
- Experience with Python
- Healthcare or health insurance industry experience
- Proven ability to create and deliver presentations to various levels of leadership
- Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions
- Proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating high level of maturity
What the Team is Saying
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental vision company‑paid life and disability and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
- Parental & Family Support—Time off and family supports include PTO eight paid holidays plus a floating day six weeks paid parental leave up to two weeks paid caregiver leave Bright Horizons back‑up care and adoption assistance up to $10000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
- Retirement Support—Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.
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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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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.
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