Data Analyst 2 - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

7h•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 Data Analyst 2 will be responsible for the management and manipulation of survey, pharmacy and HEDIS data with a focus on building business intelligence tools, conducting analysis, and assuring data quality. This position presents analyses results/recommendations to leadership directly in a timely, consistent, and accurate manner. Recommends and implements new or modified reporting methods and procedures to improve report content and completeness of information. 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

2+ years of reporting/analytic experience
1+ years Tableau or Power BI development experience
Intermediate proficiency in SQL and developing efficient, well-performing queries
Intermediate proficiency with Alteryx, PDI, SSIS or other ETL software
Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with special attention to accuracy and detail
Proven to be a self-starter with a proven ability to take ownership of job responsibilities and ensure successful completion of all projects and requests

Nice To Haves

Alteryx or other ETL software certification
Microsoft SQL, Oracle SQL Developer, Snowflake or other SQL certification
Experience with working in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience with performance tuning tools and/or techniques
Knowledge of Health Care Industry and related business functions
Knowledge of HEDIS, STARs, Medication Adherence, and/or CAHPS & HOS Reporting
Advance course of study in database architecture, data management or data governance
Advanced course of study in information technology, business or other field

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, tests, documents and maintains database queries and data analysis
Translates large quantities of in-depth data and creates reports that display the information’s overall significance
Develops data reporting processes and procedures to ensure timely delivery of daily, weekly, monthly, annual and ad hoc reporting to management
Troubleshoots data integrity issues, analyzes data for completeness to meet business needs, and proposes documented solution recommendations
Converts complex data from multiple sources into meaningful, professional and easy to understand formats for various audiences as defined by department guidelines
Supports reporting and analysis on all business initiative projects
Recommends and implements new or modified reporting methods and procedures to improve report content and completeness of information
Troubleshoots and coordinates resolutions for all issues related to reports supported by the department
Performs all other related duties as assigned