Strategic Affordability Analyst (Sr. Healthcare Data Engineer) - Remote

UnitedHealth GroupSan Antonio, TX
$112,700 - $193,200Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Healthcare Data Engineer is a highly technical development role that partners closely with Strategic Finance and Accounting to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions. This position is responsible for reporting accurate financial information; performing advanced financial analyses, forecasting, and modeling; and automating internal reporting processes across Finance and enterprise stakeholders. This role serves as a critical bridge between financial strategy, healthcare economics, and data engineering—delivering insights that drive affordability initiatives and operational decision-making. The position also provides leadership with statistical findings and actionable insights; coordinates cross-functional data efforts; and resolves complex data challenges across multiple departments. 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 Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 4+ years of experience in a reporting and analytical role
  • Proven solid understanding of healthcare financial data, including Medicare Advantage plans, claims, revenue recognition, and member accounting
  • Proficiency in Tableau or similar analytic reporting tools
  • Advanced SQL, SSMS, and Excel skills (or equivalent data tools)
  • Demonstrated ability to work across large, complex datasets and translate findings into actionable insights

Nice To Haves

  • 5+ years of reporting and analytics experience
  • 3+ years of experience in a managed care environment
  • 3+ years of experience in healthcare accounting, finance, or operations

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deliver advanced analytics across healthcare data domains including capitation, utilization, claims, Medicare Advantage, and financial accounting data
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in healthcare financial and operational data, including Medicare Advantage plan structures and performance drivers
  • Extract, transform, and analyze data from the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) to support internal and external reporting needs
  • Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to support forecasting, modeling, and strategic planning initiatives
  • Build and maintain complex data models, queries, and reporting solutions for ad hoc and recurring analyses
  • Enhance reporting methodologies and automate processes using analytic tools (e.g., Tableau) to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
  • Analyze benchmarking data and key managed care indicators to identify trends and support financial performance improvement
  • Lead development of innovative data solutions that improve deliverables and operational efficiencies
  • Function as a team lead by mentoring analysts, guiding technical development, and ensuring consistency in reporting outputs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to diagnose and resolve data integrity issues
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package
  • incentive and recognition programs
  • equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
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