Director, Data & Analytics - Medicaid Program Integrity (FWA) - Indianapolis, IN

UnitedHealth Group•Indianapolis, IN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Director, Data & Analytics leads high-impact analytics programs for state Medicaid clients, driving data-driven transformation and measurable program integrity results. This role blends executive client partnerships, strategic analytics leadership and team development to deliver scalable, innovative solutions that improve outcomes and fuel long-term growth.

Requirements

10+ years leading initiatives or large scale projects, with demonstrated success in complex environments
10+ years of experience working directly with a State Medicaid program
5+ years of healthcare experience, including meaningful exposure to healthcare analytics
5+ years of experience as a subject matter expert in data management, information governance, and data quality practices
3+ years of experience engaging with C level executives
2+ years of senior leadership experience (Senior Project Manager level or above) within a healthcare payer, Medicaid agency, or analytics firm
Willingness to travel up to 20%25
Willing and able to work onsite at Indianapolis, IN location

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a health system data and analytics function or comparable enterprise-scale analytics organization
Background in information technology management consulting or advisory services
Expertise in clinical domains including disease prediction, condition management, and population health analytics
Solid understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, including payer–provider dynamics and how analytics supports interoperability and transformation
Proven ability to manage client relationships in a consulting environment and identify or shape new business opportunities
Experience managing vendor or subcontractor agreements, including Statements of Work for IT services, platforms, hardware, or software
Solid verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance
Ability to manage multiple concurrent client engagements and prioritize effectively
Demonstrated credibility working with C suite leaders, including Medicaid executives and medical directors
Experience leading and developing teams of data analysts, including mentoring, coaching, and building long term talent pipelines

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery Oversight
Provide executive-level oversight for large scale, multi year data and analytics program delivery, ensuring all components meet scope, quality, and performance expectations
Develop and sustain long-term relationships with Medicaid clients to build high value, data driven programs that enhance operational effectiveness and support program integrity objectives
Client Partnership & Transformation
Collaborate with key client stakeholders, transformation leaders, and Optum analytics teams to assess current-state data and analytics maturity, identify capability gaps, and implement change management strategies that improve service delivery and operational performance
Communicate a clear value narrative for managed data and analytics solutions, especially in support of value based care, advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and innovation initiatives
Financial & Operational Stewardship
Support program P&L ownership by designing and maturing efficient, repeatable processes that ensure profitable growth and contract execution
Lead the development and implementation of standard data and analytics operating models, governance frameworks, delivery structures, and reusable program components to enable scalable solutions across Medicaid clients
Team Leadership & Talent Development
Direct a multidisciplinary team—including Contractors, analysts, BI developers, ETL developers, DBAs, senior consultants, and subject matter experts—to deliver contractual requirements and high quality analytics engagements
Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, professional growth, and customer oriented service
Enterprise Collaboration & Growth Enablement
Partner closely with Optum consulting teams, product leaders, and growth organizations to promote multi year analytics engagements and expand the organization’s data and analytics portfolio
Guide the strategic evolution of the data and analytics program, including operating model design, governance structures, data platform architecture, and workforce resourcing
Data & Analytics Strategy Execution
Lead the implementation of client data and analytics transformation agendas, including functional and technical roadmaps, modernization initiatives, and the organizational shifts required to meet enterprise level objectives
Serve as a senior subject matter expert in Medicaid health system data, analytics operations, governance, data management, and information lifecycle stewardship