Business Analyst - Reporting, Analytics and Data - RAD - Partner - Hybrid in Minnetonka, MN

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leveraging data to inform high-stakes business decisions? Do you have a knack for bridging the gap between customer demands and technological toolkits? If so, we want you on our team!

As a Business Analyst on our Corporate Services Reporting, Analytics, and Data (RAD) team, you will play a pivotal role leveraging data and reporting to drive value for customers withing the Sourcing & Procurement department at UnitedHealth Group. You will work closely with Procurement team members, Corporate Services colleagues, and others across the enterprise to support the successful completion of strategic analytics, reporting, and technology projects. You’ll also turn your in-depth analysis into compelling PowerPoint slides to guide leaders in their decision making.  Your analysis and reporting will be vital in our continued effort to drive value within Procurement. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engage with a spectrum of stakeholders, understanding and translating complex business needs into actionable insight and opportunity
• Spearhead data-driven analysis, employing advanced tools like Tableau or Power BI, to inform and influence high-stakes decisions
• Innovate and employ analytical tools, making intricate data accessible and comprehensible
• Work cross-functionally, aligning with customers and tech teams to ensure flawless project execution
• Communicate and present findings, orally and visually, in a way that can be easily understood
• Candidates should be able to gather business information and synthesize it logically and analytically to communicate an effective message to leadership

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:

• 2 years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, statistical functions, charts, visualizations, formulas, import/export data) and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SQL and experience with SQL databases
• Proven excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build solid relationships with customers and cross-functional teams
• Proven advanced attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Proven independent work ethic, complemented by a collaborative spirit
• Ability to work in a Hybrid working model with minimum three days in the Minnesota Corporate office. Flexible on day selections

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software packages such as Python, R, SAS, or SPSS
• Experience with process modeling tools such as Visio
• Working experience with Jira platform
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and a knack for clear communication
• Demonstrated basic project management and organizational skills

The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-time employment. 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.

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 employers 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. 

Salary : $29 - $56