Senior Data Analyst

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities andremoving barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for thebetter. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable andoptimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Data Analyst serves as a senior individual contributor and subject matter expert responsible for leading the design, definition, validation, and governance of reporting and analytics solutions that support strategic, operational, and business decision-making.

This role partners with business leaders, reporting developers, technology teams, and operational stakeholders to translate complex business needs into actionable analytics, meaningful performance measures, and scalable reporting solutions. The Senior Data Analyst provides leadership in reporting methodology, metric governance, data quality, business analysis, and solution validation while driving continuous improvement across enterprise reporting capabilities.

The position is recognized as a trusted advisor and key resource for complex analytical initiatives, proactively identifying opportunities to improve business intelligence, operational performance, reporting consistency, and decision support. The Senior Data Analyst may lead large cross-functional initiatives, mentor analysts, and influence reporting standards and best practices across the organization.

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:

• Lead discovery, analysis, documentation, and validation of complex business and reporting requirements
• Translate business needs into metric definitions, business rules, reporting requirements, and acceptance criteria
• Partner with business leaders, reporting developers, data engineers, and technology teams to design and deliver reporting and analytics solutions that support business objectives
• Conduct advanced data analysis, testing, and validation activities to ensure reporting accuracy, data integrity, and solution quality
• Identify trends, risks, reporting gaps, and opportunities for process improvement, automation, and enhanced business performance through data-driven insights
• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in analytics, reporting methodology, performance measurement, and data governance
• Solve complex business and operational problems through conceptual analysis, data interpretation, and innovative analytical approaches
• Review analytical deliverables and provide guidance and recommendations to improve quality, consistency, and effectiveness
• Anticipate stakeholder needs and proactively develop reporting strategies and analytical solutions that support evolving business priorities
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives and provide mentorship, guidance, and knowledge sharing to analysts and business partners

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: 

• Advanced experience translating complex business requirements into reporting and analytics solutions
• Experience working with enterprise reporting, business intelligence, analytics, and data environments
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems through data analysis and analytical reasoning
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across business and technical teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert and providing guidance or mentorship to others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with enterprise reporting platforms, business intelligence tools, and data visualization solutions
• Experience designing performance measurement frameworks and operational dashboards
• Healthcare industry experience with complex operational, network, provider, regulatory, or enterprise business processes

*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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.