Senior Technical Analyst

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Overview: Senior Technical Analyst role to support UHC Clinical Prepay W&E affordability, ideation, and growth. This resource will be responsible for the documentation, quality, and maintenance of data science models and business impact with the intent of delivering incremental savings and revenue that meet internal and client growth targets. Offshore data restrictions for select clients limit ability to flex offshore resources across our client portfolio (IE - Community and State data, et. Al.) Loc: US  

Analyst discipline is tracked through adherence to established model clarity and quality protocol. This resource is expected to collaborate with: business analysts, DBA's, Analytic Engineers, and Data Scientists across a broad range of subjects, data, and technologies.

Skills: Claim Data Analysis, Systems Analysis, Python scripting, SQL, translate business needs into actionable documentation for understanding and quality, and perform system operational quality assessments.

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:

• Write simple to complex SQL programs to extract data for client inquiry and research
• Perform complex data analysis to support research requests by the client
• Write simple to complex SQL programs to extract ad hoc data for monitoring and maintaining data mart operations
• Inquire with product owners and stakeholders to ensure quality receipt and integration of new analytic and model data daily across multiple product lines
• Utilize production metrics reports to perform research and assess quality of overall data
• Coordinate with development teams, operations teams, and management to enhance operational metric reporting
• Engage with Internal clients to triage and manage incoming operational inquiries and tasks
• Interface professionally with databases,
•  ETL, and model and rule development teams
• Troubleshoot client and operational issues quickly and comprehensively
• Support, train and mentor fellow analysts and developers
• Improve operational processes
• Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks
• Function well within a matrix organization (Eg - supporting multiple leaders)
• Proficient in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse and complex data, and assessing Data Quality

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:

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of data analyst experience
• 2+ years of experience writing SQL queries/scripts
• 2+ years of experience with Python for data analysis
• 2+ years of structured and unstructured database experience
• 2+ years of healthcare claims experience
• Intermediate proficiency with Excel & visualization tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an operational environment
• Experience with statistical analysis of data
• Experience with Rally
• Experience with CoPilot  
• Knowledge of commercial fraud, waste, abuse and error
• Knowledge of healthcare claim adjudication systems

*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 $91,700 to $163,700 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.