Data Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

5h•$72,800 - $130,000•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 PBM Consumer Analytics team is responsible for data analytics to identify impact to members from Pharmacy Benefit changes, the output of which is used to communicate these changes to members. This role will support building and analyzing the data and working with cross functional teams. This role will be an SME within the team, assisting development work and strategy. Hours: Monday-Friday - Flexible - Normal Business based on where the candidate is located 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 experience with SQL (intermediate SQL skills)
2+ years of experience building and analyzing data utilizing analytical tools
1+ years of experience with Databricks, Snowflake or other business intelligence tools
Experience working with standard business applications, Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working with business requirements to drive data analysis/ interpretation/application
Experience communicating with Marketing, Business and IT leaders

Nice To Haves

Experience developing analytic workflows in Databricks
Experience with Azure environment
Possess a balance of analytical and strategic problem-solving skills, while being focused on producing and executing high quality analytics
Experience with pharmacy benefits and claims data

Responsibilities

Analyzes pharmacy benefit data to identify members affected by upcoming changes and generates outbound communications
Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them
Solves moderately complex problems and develops innovative solutions
Translates concepts into practice
Identifies solutions to non-standard requests and problems
May lead functional or segment teams or projects
Provides explanations and information to others on difficult issues
Work within cross - functional teams, using data and analytics to drive decisioning
Utilize excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, under quick deadlines and be able to respond quickly and accurately to change
Generally, work is self-directed and not prescribed
Works with less structured, more complex issues
Serves as a resource to others with less experience
Coaches, provide feedback, and guides others