Principal Data Analyst

Principal Data Analyst

Optum is a global organisation 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.

About the Role:

In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.

As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.

As a Principal Data Analyst in the Clinical Solutions - Data Operations team. You will have responsibility for supporting the strategic delivery of the Data & Analytics agenda, driving the team towards success. You will be proactive in taking accountability of Data & Analytics initiatives to improve end-to-end business process activity, working closely with your team, management, leadership and stakeholders. In addition to having impact on a great team, you'll also discover the career opportunities you'd expect from an industry leader.

Working Schedule:

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities of the Principal Data Analyst:

• Develop data-driven solutions for the monitoring, tracking & reporting of critical business processes for the Clinical Risk Adjustment & Quality business.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Product, Technology, Data Engineering and business operations stakeholders
• Introduce new and innovative data-driven ideas to promote growth, value & innovation, these include GenAI for Data Analytics.
• Use Critical Thinking behaviors to drive continuous improvement of Operational Key Performance Indicators.
• Adopt and promote our culture, principles, and Common Language of Leadership (CLL) to support a productive & positive work environment.

You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications of the Principal Data Analyst:

• Degree qualification in accredited University.
• Advanced experience in data analysis and querying using programming, primarily SQL and/or Python.
• Advanced experience in data workflow design and data modelling to drive continuous improvements in data operations.
• Excellent analytical reporting skills with advanced experience developing Data Visualizations using BI Visualization tools.
• Ability to analyze data, drive to root cause issue, identify trends, problem solve and provide key recommendations based on analysis.
• Applied knowledge of GenAI for Data Analytics to develop predictive analytic solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Healthcare, primarily US Healthcare, clinical Risk & Quality.
• Additional accredited qualifications in data analytics.
• Working knowledge of six-sigma or similar business process methodology.

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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 marginalised 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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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