Senior Business Analyst – Remote

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.   
 

The Senior Business Analyst plays a critical role in transforming raw data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining executive level reports and dashboards that provide visibility into key performance indicators (KPIs), operational metrics, and business trends, oversight of systemic trends through deep analytical analysis and facilitating process improvement that will minimize the fiscal impact of denials. The analyst collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to understand reporting needs, ensure data accuracy, and deliver timely, meaningful analyses. The Sr Business Analyst will facilitate regular information sharing with Optum and client leadership.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present highly professional monthly reports
• Act as a project leader on global initiatives as assigned by leadership
• Review problems to identify root causes
• Analyze outcomes for trends and opportunities
• Collaborate with team members to address service area specific issues, barriers to improvement
• Collaborate with other operational leaders to develop solutions
• Be a resource and responsive to client’s needs as related to report findings
• Work with site stakeholders to facilitate their corrective action plan to address key issues
• Facilitate effective goal-oriented communication between the client and Optum leadership; with the intent to provide meaningful information designed to affect operational change towards efficiencies in care, improve revenue, and decreased denials and audits
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

 

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 working with hospitals and operations or clinical professionals
• 5+ years of experience analyzing large data sets to identify trends, develop baselines, and track improvement 
• 3+ years of experience presenting to executive level audiences
• 3+ years of Project Management experience with an understanding of action items, next steps, assignment of tasks, measuring improvement, holding others accountable
• 3+ years of experience with documenting processes and practices (process maps, job aids, instructions)
• Demonstrated advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook skills with ability to build reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and process maps
• Ability to travel up to 10% if needed for client meetings

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hospital accounts receivable experience

 

*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 $71,200 to $127,200 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.