Business Analyst - Remote - Prefer CST OR EST

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

19h•Remote

About The Position

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Business Analyst supports enterprise clinical and benefit data transformation initiatives by partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders to design, document, and deliver scalable, integrated data capabilities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that clinical and benefit information is accurately translated into business requirements, validated through testing, and delivered in alignment with operational, regulatory, and enterprise objectives. The analyst acts as a key liaison between clinical operations, technology teams, and enterprise program owners, ensuring clarity, coordination, and readiness across a broad portfolio of initiatives. 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.

Requirements

Experience developing business requirements for clinical, operational, or enterprise data initiatives
Experience working in cross functional environments with business, technology, and operational teams
Solid understanding of how clinical and benefit information supports operational workflows and business decision making
Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable requirements
Demonstrated solid analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Partner with business, clinical, and operational stakeholders to elicit, document, and refine business requirements for enterprise data and integration initiatives
Translate complex clinical, regulatory, and operational needs into clear, structured requirements and workflows
Document end to end business processes, data flows, and functional needs to support scalable enterprise solutions
Ensure requirements align with broader enterprise strategies, standards, and governance expectations
Serve as the business analysis representative on multiple enterprise programs, supporting alignment across business, clinical, and technology teams
Coordinate with program leads and delivery teams to ensure requirements are understood, prioritized, and delivered as intended
Support integration planning and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives, helping manage dependencies and cross team impacts
Act as a central point of coordination to reduce ambiguity and ensure consistent communication across stakeholders
Collaborate with quality and testing partners to define test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and validation plans based on documented requirements
Support testing cycles by validating outcomes against business expectations and identifying gaps or risks
Ensure that clinical and benefit data outputs are accurate, complete, and operationally viable prior to deployment
Assist with issue tracking, defect triage, and resolution support to maintain delivery timelines
Track initiative status, milestones, risks, and dependencies across assigned programs
Provide clear, concise updates to leadership and stakeholders on progress, readiness, and potential impacts
Support deployment planning, change readiness, and communication activities to ensure smooth implementation