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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The Sr. Data Analyst for the Arkansas AME DSS Project will ensure compliance to established data quality procedures while reporting and developing new data quality measures. The individual in this role will be data curious, familiar with data quality methods of analysis, inquisitive about the nuances of the data, and outspoken in a way that will influence and create change and improvements in both business processes and analytics capabilities.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide analytic and project management support to data analysis initiatives
• Provide qualitative policy and program analyses
• Help create test processes, procedures, and code needed to measure data accuracy
• Strategize and identify ways of improving the overall quality of the data
• Identify and document issues, patterns, and gaps in the data and/or system(s)
• Provide accurate and appropriate interpretation of data, applying knowledge to evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of data
• Review, enhance, and update documentation work flows
• Build, update, and maintain dashboards that report on key business and data quality metrics
• Balance multiple projects and priorities

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:

• 5 years of experience in a quantitative oriented field such as Business, Economics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Science, or Healthcare Administration
• 5 years of Healthcare payer data analysis experience with one or more of the following: Medicaid data, Medicare data, Healthcare Exchange data or Commercial payer data
• 3 years of experience analyzing data and finding anomalies using solid analytic and organizational skills, with the ability to influence change
• Experience communicating data analysis results, including trends and opportunities, both verbally and in written form, to clients and colleagues
• Ability to work Central Time Zone business hours regardless of remote-base location (clients being supported are all located in Little Rock, AR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preferably in Medicaid or the healthcare industry with analytic/quantitative or operations experience
• Experience using one or more of the following BI Tools: Power BI or Cognos
• Experience using clinical grouper software
• JIRA experience
• Knowledge of state federal reporting requirements for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Solid working knowledge of data quality and master data management concepts
• Solid working knowledge of change, incident, and project management procedures and best practices
• Ability to query systems using SQL, abstract data, and clearly summarize and present data

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.