Data Analyst – 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 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.

This candidate will be part of a 45 person team made up of 6-7 Sr Analysts, along with Project Managers, Teradata and Web Developers, Data Modelers, DBAs, and Report Analysts. This candidate will be working directly with customers (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) on various projects; performing data analysis, data cleansing, test data creation, data verification, and utilizing the standard SUITE methodology; gathering requirements, creating detailed design specifications and then following the project through implementation.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze entity relationship diagrams, file specifications, and physical or logical database data models to create detailed ETL mappings, Web API designs or business intelligence report specifications
• Perform data analysis, data cleansing, test data creation, and data verification as part of design and testing activities
• Create the testing documents and matrixes, and will be responsible for assisting the customer with user testing
• Assist the technical and business teams with project-related formal documentation
• Meet with users for clarification and elaboration as may be necessary to clearly define a problem and conceptualize a development plan

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

• 4+ years analyzing database structures and developing detailed specifications for ETL, Web API, or reporting requirements
• 2+ years working as Data Analyst, Technical Business Analyst, Systems Analyst or Business Analyst in a Data Warehouse project environment
• 2+ years working with technical developers end users/customers to strategize solutions to align with business requirements
• 2+ years working knowledge of relational databases/database structures
• 1+ years of experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar
• 1+ years working with Teradata SQL Assistant
• 1+ years of experience with Data Cleansing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BI Query
• Experience facilitating customer requirements gathering meetings/sessions/JAD Sessions
• Experience with the State of Michigan PMM/SUITE methodology
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience working with the Data Modelers and developers, facilitate modification of the logical design to create a physical design most suited to the reporting needs of the customer
• Business Analyst experience in a state government environment
• Medicaid/Medicare or Healthcare industry experience
• Proven ability to design applications taking into consideration data reconciliation, (to the source system) query/reporting performance, and analytical business value
• Proven ability to meet with users for clarification and elaboration as may be necessary to clearly define a problem and conceptualize a development plan
• Proven ability to recognize, gather, correlate, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and devise solutions and alternatives and make appropriate recommendations
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.

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.