Product Analyst - Ancillary Benefits Management - ABM

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•Remote

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. Optum is a global health services and technology organization focused on improving health outcomes, reducing complexity, and driving value across the healthcare system. We combine advanced analytics, modern platforms, and deep domain expertise to help millions of people live healthier lives. At Optum, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative, inclusive environment with opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. About the Role We are looking for a Product Analyst to join our Ancillary Benefits Management (ABM) Product Team, where you will help drive data-based product execution across multiple benefit management solutions. This position works closely with Product Managers and senior analysts, receiving direction on priorities and scope. Positioned at the crossroads of product analytics, platform testing, and implementation readiness, this role ensures that solutions are delivered as intended, meeting high standards of quality and reliability. The Product Analyst plays a critical role in: Quantifying product performance - validating savings, accuracy, and rule effectiveness using data and analytics Driving release readiness - coordinating internal testing and serving as a key partner to engineering and implementation teams to support successful deployments This is an individual contributor role ideal for a product professional who thrives in data rich, technology enabled environments and enjoys translating analytics into actionable product insights. 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

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
4+ years of experience in product analysis, product development, or product management within technology enabled environments
3+ years of experience working as a product owner or analyst on Agile scrum teams
2+ years of experience supporting healthcare IT systems, payer platforms, or hospital revenue cycle operations
2+ years of experience working across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) using Agile methodologies
Solid proficiency in SQL, Databricks, Microsoft Power BI, or similar data analytics and visualization tools
Experience with product and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Rally, Aha!, and SharePoint

Nice To Haves

Agile certifications (e.g., CSPO, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager)
Experience working with healthcare claims data, benefit management platforms, or payer side implementations
Hands on experience supporting test planning, test case development, and UAT coordination
Experience using AI enabled analytics or monitoring tools (eg, anomaly detection, predictive insights, automation driven reporting)
Familiarity with healthcare interoperability and data standards such as HL7 or FHIR
Exposure to product performance measurement, value realization, or outcomes tracking
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in product analytics, including how AI enabled features impact testing, validation, and deployment
Demonstrated ability to create clear, technically accurate product communications for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

Design and support analytics frameworks and reporting mechanisms to monitor product performance across the ABM portfolio (eg, DME, laboratory, and radiology benefit solutions), including savings validation, claim accuracy, and business rule effectiveness
Analyze large datasets to generate actionable insights that inform product enhancements, roadmap decisions, and gap identification
Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, DevOps, Implementation, and Operations teams to support release planning and execution
Coordinate and drive end to end internal testing for product and platform enhancements, ensuring readiness prior to client user acceptance testing (UAT)
Serve as the primary product testing and readiness liaison for implementations, supporting smooth transitions from development to production
Develop and distribute technical and product communications, including release notes, testing summaries, and product updates for internal teams and external partners
Manage multiple concurrent initiatives with varying scope and complexity, applying solid prioritization, organization, and execution discipline
Identify risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities, escalating as needed and contributing to continuous product improvement