Business Analyst Consultant, Claims Cost Management - Remote

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.    

As a Business Analysis Consultant on the Claims Cost Management (CCM) Reporting & Analytics team, you will support UnitedHealth Group's mission by leading analytical initiatives that improve operational performance, strategic decisions, and business transformation.

You will partner with business, operations, finance, and technology teams to deliver actionable insights, scalable reporting, automated solutions, forecasting, and advanced analytics that improve business outcomes.

You will serve as a reporting and analytics expert, promoting best practices, consistency, and improved data consumption through Power BI, automation, and emerging technologies such as Generative AI.

This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise initiatives, strengthen decision-making, and support business growth through innovative analytical solutions.

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:

• Analyse operational and financial performance, including forecasting, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and root cause identification to support strategic decision-making
• Develop, maintain, and enhance executive reporting, scorecards, dashboards, and self-service analytics solutions using Power BI and automated reporting tools
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvement, operational excellence, and business performance through data-driven insights and recommendations
• Leverage advanced analytics, Generative AI, and innovative problem-solving approaches to improve productivity and address complex business challenges
• Lead multiple projects and reporting initiatives while ensuring high-quality deliverables, scalability, and alignment with reporting governance and best practices
• Serve as a reporting and analytics subject matter expert by mentoring team members, conducting peer reviews, and supporting enterprise-wide analytics transformation initiatives

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 directly applicable analytics, reporting, or business intelligence experience
• 3+ years of experience in Power BI, including dashboard development, data modelling, DAX, and report optimization
• 3+ years of experience working with relational databases and database structures such as SQL Server, Oracle, Teradata, Snowflake, or equivalent platforms
• 3+ years of experience delivering complex reporting and analytics solutions, ensuring data quality and adherence to reporting governance and best practices
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Proven ability to lead initiatives, engage stakeholders, mentor teams, and manage competing priorities while driving continuous improvement in fast-paced environments
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex analyses to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven comfortable leveraging Generative AI tools and capabilities to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and enhance analytical outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced data visualization and self-service reporting solutions
• Experience supporting large-scale reporting, analytics, automation, or business transformation initiatives
• Healthcare industry experience, ideally with Claims Cost Management (CCM) knowledge
• Intermediate to Advanced experience with Tableau, Alteryx, Snowflake, or equivalent business intelligence and analytics platforms
• Knowledge of Power Platform, data automation, or cloud-based data environments
• Demonstrated ability to work with team members in a hands-on capacity

*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 - $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.