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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 Operational Analytics Engineering Team designs, develops, and maintains data models and interactive dashboards. The data models power the interactive dashboards. The interactive dashboards enable Operations stakeholders to make strategic decisions and gain insights.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own the integrity of operational and performance metrics in given subject areas

• Independently execute analytics projects: Work autonomously with clear direction to deliver high-quality analytics solutions

• Knowledge gaining: Learn systems, technology, and processes both through training and independently to solve problems

• Data modeling and ETL processes: Design, develop, and maintain data models and ETL processes to support analytics and reporting needs

• Analytics architect: Apply understanding of the mechanics and user flow within a dashboard

• SQL expertise: Utilize solid SQL skills to query, analyze, and manipulate data efficiently

• Systems thinking: Foster a bias toward systems thinking, ensuring scalable and maintainable data solutions

• Business communication: Demonstrate solid business communication skills (both written and verbal) daily, effectively and concisely conveying complex data insights to stakeholders

• Knowledge sharing: Share learnings from your career and recent projects with teammates, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration

• Collaboration: Work closely with analysts, direct users, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver data-driven insights

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:

• 3+ years of experience in analytics engineering or a similar role

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

• Proficiency in SQL and experience with data modeling and ETL processes

• Solid understanding of systems thinking and its application in data engineering

• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field

• Tableau Desktop certification

• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g. Azure, Snowflake)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 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.