Sr Report Anlyst -Remote

Requisition Number: 2352953
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This position is responsible for designing/developing, programming, maintaining and publishing operational reports within Optum Health.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Hours are Monday through Friday 8AM -5PM within your local time zone, hours may fluctual slightly based off business needs.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify appropriate data sources, report metrics, and tools for providing required information according to clients' requests
• Determine scope of requested work in order to assess resource requirements and create work plans
• Demonstrate understanding of reporting requirements for various benefits plans
• Identify and/or create relevant databases needed to source appropriate data
• Communicate with internal and/or external customers concerning the status of their report and work to troubleshoot and resolve any discrepancies
• Conduct training with internal and/or external customers on various reporting topics
• Test and review completed reports and associated metrics used in order to ensure accuracy and quality
• Demonstrate knowledge of operations, goals, and policies and procedures
• Review competitive intelligence to identify trends and opportunities for new reporting solutions
• Review ad hoc reporting requests in order to determine whether a standard reporting solution can be created
• Review manual report packages to identify opportunities to automate reporting and/or eliminate redundancies
• Work with relevant business partners to review the effectiveness of proposed solutions
• Conduct pilots in order to validate the accuracy of new processes or procedures and work towards long term strategy for process and reporting improvements

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 data analytics experience
• 5+ Years of business analysis experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge including Access and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare work experience
• Ability to translate business needs to reporting
• A natural curious and a drive to learn new concepts and systems
• Outstanding communication skills
• The ability to work independently but also as part as a team
• Self-motivation

*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 salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually 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.
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.