Senior Data Analyst - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)This individual will be responsible for the management and manipulation of mostly structured data, with a focus on building business intelligence tools, conducting analysis, performing normalization operations and assuring data quality. Creating specifications to bring data into a common structure, creating product specifications and models, developing data solutions to support analyses, performing analysis, interpreting results, developing actionable insights and presenting recommendations for use across the Optum Customer Capabilities Team.You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities: Partner with stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop tools and models such as segmentation, dashboards, data visualizations, decision aids and business case analysis to support the organization Producing and managing the delivery of activity and value analytics to external stakeholders and clients Use business intelligence, data visualization, query, analytic and statistical software to build solutions, perform analysis and interpret data Work on predominately descriptive and regression-based analytics and tend to leverage subject matter expert views in the design of their analytics and algorithms Identify appropriate data sources, report metrics, and tools for providing required information according to clients' requests -Determine scope of requested work in order to assess resource requirements and create work plans (e.g., time; personnel) -Demonstrate understanding of reporting requirements for various benefits plans (e.g., health plans; prescription programs; care management programs) Provide information and/or assistance (e.g., answer questions; provide time estimates) to internal team members to support requirements gathering and planning efforts Identify and/or create relevant databases (e.g., fields; libraries) needed to source appropriate data Demonstrate understanding of relevant software and databases (e.g., SQL; Excel; Access; SAS; Hyperion) Review and/or identify appropriate report format to use (e.g., existing reports; new report) based on customers' needs Test and review completed reports and associated metrics used in order to ensure accuracy and quality (e.g., compare to previous reports) Ensure customers have appropriate access to reports (e.g., review security provisions; ensure proper documentation is obtained) -Test and verify the accuracy of incoming or received data and/or coding prior to generating automated reports Develop tests and/or software modules needed to assess the accuracy of data and/or coding used for report generation Provide support to internal and/or external customers on issues that arise when creating reports (e.g., database issues, table updates Create and/or update presentation documents and materials to summarize results (e.g., written reports; PowerPoint deck; graphs and/or charts) 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 3+ years of experience working with structured and unstructured data management and analysis 3+ years of experience developing visualization, insights and stories from varied datasets 3+ years of experience in databases and data warehouses both on prem and cloud 1+ Experience with data science and programming languages (e.g. Python, R) Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. 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.Job Keywords: Customer Experience Analytics, Telecommute, Telecommuter, Telecommuting, Work at Home, Work from Home, Remote