Senior Data Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Saint Paul, MN

2d•$91,700 - $163,700•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. We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our Data Analytics & Reporting team. This role will be responsible for developing enterprise reporting solutions, delivering actionable business insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making across operational and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong business intelligence expertise with modern cloud data platform experience, including Snowflake, dbt, Databricks, and advanced analytics tools. We are looking for a self-starter who can work closely with business leaders, stakeholders, and technology teams to transform complex data into meaningful insights and scalable reporting solutions. 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

7+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, and performance measurement
5+ years of experience developing analytics and reporting solutions using Power BI, Tableau, BusinessObjects, MicroStrategy, or similar BI platforms
Hands-on experience with Snowflake including query development, data analysis, and performance optimization
Experience developing and supporting ETL/ELT workflows using dbt, Informatica, Alteryx, Databricks, or similar tools
Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud-based analytics architectures
Proven solid expertise in SQL, data modeling, data transformation, and analytics solution development
Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into impactful reporting, analytics, and automation solutions

Nice To Haves

Proven excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance operational reports, dashboards, scorecards, and self-service analytics solutions
Design and deliver interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI and other BI platforms to support executive and operational decision-making
Extract, transform, validate, and analyze data from multiple enterprise systems while ensuring data quality, accuracy, and consistency
Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, data models, and reporting solutions within Snowflake and other cloud data environments
Build and support ETL/ELT processes using dbt, Alteryx, Databricks, or similar modern data integration tools
Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable reporting and analytics solutions
Identify trends, opportunities, risks, and actionable insights through advanced data analysis
Collaborate with data engineering and technology teams to improve data pipelines, automation, and reporting performance
Support data governance, data quality, documentation, and reporting standards initiatives
Evaluate and leverage emerging technologies, including AI-driven analytics solutions, to enhance business reporting and insights
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to best practices across reporting, analytics, and data management disciplines