Data Analyst 2 – Remote

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 equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Data Analyst will partner with end users and network development staff to understand business requirements and needs for transforming data into business pertinent information. The business analyst needs to have the ability to understand how information flows across different business processes and systems, and how to use that information to support business objectives. The ideal candidate would have had a technical and data background but has also worked in a business analysis role.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Report/Business Analysis:
• Communicates with the business/customer to understand business objectives and needs
• Identifies solutions to non-standard requests and problems
• Solves moderately complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analyses
• Translates concepts into practice
• Is aware of and understands the dependencies and alignment areas that are required between the business needs and other key areas such as data processing, technical design and development, report production, training, and documentation
• Evaluate network adequacy and accessibility, development opportunities, and network growth to support UHN Network Management strategies and objectives
• Data Analysis:
• Demonstrates an understanding of data modeling (relationships, data types, tables, etc.) and analytics concepts (queries, reporting, association of data sources) 
• Interprets requirements and translates them into data requirements (interfaces, data transformation, etc.) for complex projects 
• Designs and/or develops specific databases for collection, tracking, and reporting to facilitate analysis 
• Identify data validation risks and solutions/strategies
• Communication Skills:
• Adept at verbal presentation at the manager/director level 
• Explains difficult concepts comfortably at the manager/director level 
• Creates deliverable templates and prepares written materials 
• Expresses independent view constructively, even when others disagree 
• Communicates effectively with clients and team members 
• Creates work products using standard software packages (Visio, Word, Access, Excel)

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience performing significant data analysis and report development
• Advanced level of programming knowledge (reporting code) and of relational databases, database structures and design, systems design, data management, data warehouse
• Tableau and/or Power BI knowledge
• Proficiency in SQL

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the healthcare industry and provider networks
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing and verbally
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks

Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Work with a Fortune 5 organization that’s serving millions of people as we transform health care with bold ideas. Bring your energy for driving change for the better. Help us improve health access and outcomes for everyone, as we work to advance health equity, connecting people with the care they need to feel their best. As an industry leader, our commitment to improving lives is second to none.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $67,800 to $133,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to 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 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.