Business Analyst Consultant, Claims Cost Management - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

5d•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Business Analysis Consultant on the Claims Cost Management (CCM) Reporting & Analytics team, you will lead 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. The role offers an opportunity to influence enterprise initiatives, strengthen decision-making, and support business growth through innovative analytical solutions. The role is remote within the U.S. Employees hired in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The position provides development opportunities and includes a salary range of $72,800–$130,000 annually based on full-time employment. Compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentive programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of directly applicable analytics, reporting, or business intelligence experience.
At least 3 years of experience with Power BI, including dashboard development, data modelling, DAX, and report optimization.
At least 3 years of experience working with relational databases and database structures such as SQL Server, Oracle, Teradata, Snowflake, or equivalent platforms.
At least 3 years of experience delivering complex reporting and analytics solutions while ensuring data quality and adherence to reporting governance and best practices.
At least 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including 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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex analyses to technical and non-technical audiences.
Comfort leveraging Generative AI tools and capabilities to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and enhance analytical outcomes.
Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Analyze 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.
Use 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.