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Business Analyst - Remote

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Eden Prairie, MN
29-52 Hourly
Junior
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Eden Prairie, MN
29-52 Hourly
Junior
Support national performance and operations by managing executive and clinical performance reporting, performing root-cause and leading-indicator analysis, gathering BI requirements, and maintaining operational process documentation to inform strategic decisions.
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Requisition Number: 2365378
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This is an exciting role within the rapidly growing Optum Home & Community Care Delivery division within UnitedHealth Group. This role will support National Performance and Operations of the business, enabling performance data transparency and literacy, along with supporting strategic business decisioning spanning numerous components of the organization.
This is an exciting opportunity that allows the Business Analyst to: work with business performance leads to manage and enhance existing performance reporting portfolio, enable proactive performance strategic efforts through leading indicator/root cause analysis efforts, and support ongoing development/maintenance of operational process documentation. The incumbent will be multifaceted with a solid business process and performance background with interest in developing/enhancing their complementary data analytics/reporting skillset.
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Management of National executive level performance package delivery[KJ2.1], quality assurance and opportunities for root cause analysis collaborations and socialization
  • Clinical program specific performance package delivery/quality assurance and ongoing maintenance and enhancement opportunity identification and collaborative solutioning
  • Foundational business intelligence and requirements gathering for translation into operational insights and change management strategies, via stakeholder engagement

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of experience leveraging data reporting dashboards leveraging Power BI or equivalent data visualization software (DOMO, Tableau)
  • Advanced level of proficiency with MS Excel (Advanced formulas, pivot tables, macros, lists, etc.)
  • Proven proficiency with MS PowerPoint to build, edit, and format visual presentations in alignment with corporate branding policies
  • Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
  • Proven solid communication and collaboration skills, with ability to share findings with cross-functional teams
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience as a business analyst supporting a healthcare delivery organization or project, etc.
  • 1+ years of preparing/creating/managing reporting and analysis
  • 1+ years of experience SQL, SAS, PYTHON, R programming and/ or data manipulation
  • Experience working in a government, legal, health care, managed care and/or health insurance environment in a regulatory, privacy or compliance role

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 to $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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