Sr Data Analyst

UnitedHealth Group•Brentwood, TN

8h•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

About The Position

As a Sr Data Analyst, you will lead the analysis, design, and implementation of scalable data solutions supporting business intelligence, reporting, and advanced analytics. You will partner with business stakeholders to translate ambiguous requirements into structured analytical approaches and build scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, and PySpark. In this role, you will leverage advanced analytics and AI-driven techniques—including LLM-assisted workflows—to optimize data processing, enhance decision-making, and deliver strategic insights across healthcare and claims data domains. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related quantitative field or equivalent experience of additional 4+ years in lieu of degree
4+ years of experience in Data Analysis, Data Engineering, or Business Intelligence
2+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis
2+ years of experience working with healthcare or medical claims data
1+ years of experience designing data models, mappings, and transformation logic for complex datasets

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
Experience working with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience leveraging AI-driven analytics, LLMs, or machine learning techniques in data processing and reporting workflows
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, data governance standards, and responsible AI frameworks
Experience mentoring team members and contributing to best practices in an Agile environment

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of data solutions to support business intelligence, reporting, and advanced analytics, incorporating AI-driven techniques where applicable
Partner with business stakeholders to translate ambiguous requirements into structured analytical approaches, datasets, and actionable insights
Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, evaluate emerging trends, and drive continuous innovation
Perform deep-dive data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and data quality issues, determining root causes and recommending solutions
Design and maintain data models, mappings, and transformation logic to standardize and integrate disparate datasets, particularly within healthcare and insurance domains
Support the adoption of advanced analytics and AI capabilities (including LLM-assisted workflows) to improve data processing, reporting efficiency, and decision-making with an emphasis on responsible use of AI
Build and deliver dashboards, reports, and visualizations that clearly communicate insights and recommendations effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with healthcare regulations, data governance standards, and responsible AI practices
Provide subject-matter expertise in healthcare and claims data, supporting issue resolution, stakeholder alignment, and mentorship of junior analysts
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI