Senior Data Analyst

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.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our GSRM team as a Senior Data Analyst. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver analytical reports for internal UHC clients using UHC-specific databases
• Conduct in-depth analysis to generate actionable business insights
• Design and maintain interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI
• Automate reporting tasks using VBA and Python
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and reporting goals
• Perform data-driven analysis to address business challenges
• Participate in business initiatives to ensure measurable impact
• Support monthly forecast error analysis, documenting assumptions and key product/customer insights
• Monitor real-time performance and implement approved corrective actions
• Coordinate with onsite partners and managers to fulfill client reporting requirements
• Conduct quality checks on reports before distribution to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide strategic analysis of workforce management activities to support business objectives
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in analytical roles, with proven expertise in data reporting, automation, and visualization
• 8+ years of experience in reporting and analytics
• Demonstrated experience in creating analytical reports or Excel-based applications
• Hands-on experience with VBA and Python, particularly for task automation
• Solid knowledge of database management tools such as MS Access or SQL
• Familiarity with PowerPoint for presenting analytical insights
• Advanced proficiency in Excel-based reporting, including PowerPivot, conditional formatting, and complex formulas
• Proven expertise in Power BI, including dashboard creation and presentation development
• Proven excellent communication skills-both written and verbal
• Proven solid attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively

Preferred Qualification:

• Proven skills in Tableau, Essbase, or Python

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.