EDW Medicaid Subject Matter Expert – Data Specialist – 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.

This position is a Medicaid Subject Matter (SME) Expert for the Enterprise Data Warehouse supporting the State Medicaid program. This role requires significant expertise of Medicaid Enterprise System modules and data warehousing or decision support systems. This role provides the guidance and direction to support a large data warehouse implementation and maintenance & operations. The selected SME will provide the required decisions for the business and technical team members to modify, change, enhance or correct within the system, related to claims, provider, and recipient data.

Position in this function roles in this function will partner with stakeholders to understand data requirements and support development tools and models such as interfaces, dashboards, data visualizations, decision aids and business case analysis to support the organization. Additional roles include producing and managing the delivery of activity, value analytics and critical deliverables to external stakeholders and clients. This is a telecommute position with some (<25%) required travel to Springfield, IL for onsite customer meetings. 

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direction, guidance and recommendations supporting decision making for large Medicaid data warehouse implementation and operations
• With the specialized knowledge of the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP), lead and guide internal and external stakeholders to make determinations relating to complex processes involving claims processing/adjudication, recipient eligibility, provider enrollment, and third-party liability
• Proactively identify and understand state Medicaid agency data needs and determines the recommended solution to meet them with credible reason, justification and validated proof of concepts
• Direct technical and business teams on healthcare topics understanding and utilizing healthcare data appropriately
• Proactively suggest and recommend enhancements and improvements throughout the project processes, driven by Medicaid best practices, standards and policies

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:

• 10+ years of experience in information technology with five (5) years of the experience working directly with/for State Medicaid agencies or equivalent supporting business initiatives through data analysis, writing business requirements and testing/validation of various systems
• Knowledge of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reporting requirements and the programs covered
• Understanding of claims, recipient/eligibility, and provider/enrollment data processes
• Proven ability to create and perform data analysis using SQL, Excel against data warehouses utilizing large datasets
• Proven excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills, manager/executive/director-level client facing, team collaboration, and mentoring skills
• Proven solid culture fit, demonstrating our culture values in action (Integrity, Compassion, Inclusion, Relationships, Innovation, and Performance)
• Ability to travel to Springfield, IL two (3) to three (4) times per year

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working with PERM, T-MSIS, CMS Federal Reporting (MARS) or similar projects
• 2+ years of experience in HEDIS, CHIPRA or similar quality metrics
• Experience with data analysis using Teradata Database Management System or other equivalent database management system
• Experience using JIRA, Rally, DevOps or equivalent
• Experience on large implementation or DDI project
• Located within driving distance (3 – 5 Hours) of Springfield, IL

*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 $110,200 to $188,800 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.