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United Healthcare
is hiring
Data Analyst
About Our Company
At UnitedHealthcare we’re dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and helping to make the health system work better for everyone by simplifying the health care experience, addressing consumer health and social issues, delivering access to high-quality care and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers.
These are extraordinary times in health care. The opportunities to help people live healthier have never been greater. Advanced data and technologies, breakthrough treatments and consumer choice are redefining what can be achieved.
At UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we are working to create a system that is connected, aligned and more affordable for all involved; one that delivers high quality care, responsive to the needs of each person and the communities in which they live. With connections to more than 1.3 million physicians and care professionals and 6,200+ hospitals and care facilities across the globe, we can collaborate in new ways to improve patient care while providing customizable and comprehensive solutions in any market place, anywhere.
Our Values
Integrity: Honor commitments. Never compromise ethics.
Compassion: Walk in the shoes of people we serve and those with whom we work.
Relationships: Build trust through collaboration.
Innovation: Invent the future, learn from the past.
Performance: Demonstrate excellence in everything we do.
Job Description & Responsibilities
As a Data Analyst in the Value Creation department you will extract, analyze, and interpret healthcare data to uncover trends, and assist in managing and understanding the financial impact of business decisions. You will investigate key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and health care cost data. Along with your team, you will conduct analyses on very large data sets which will be used to create viable, real-world solutions in a complex health care landscape. The work is as challenging as it is rewarding. You'll open doors to new opportunities. You will help heal the health care system as you work with an elite team to solve tough challenges.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze health care spend and utilization to identify key trend drivers and evaluate medical cost savings opportunities
- Complete analyses to project/measure the impact of initiatives
- Design and develop data queries through SAS and other tools to create models for analyzing business opportunities and interpreting key drivers of health care trends (i.e. medical cost, utilization, etc.)
- Partner with stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop tools and models such as segmentation, decision aids and business case analysis to support department objectives
- Collaborate with subject matter experts in the design of analytics and algorithms
- Communicate project status, results, and analysis in written, oral and graphical form
- Lead special projects to improve our data infrastructure and operational efficiencies
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.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of work experience in a corporate setting
- Experience with performing data analytics, either from educational study or professional experience
- Experience with SAS, SQL and/or other statistical programs
- Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Excel for data analytics
- Demonstrates solid problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrates solid written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates self-motivated to prioritize work on multiple complex assignments
- Proven ability to work successfully in an ever-changing, priority driven environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and produce high-quality work
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in financeegree in Finance, Math, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field
- Experience working with large data sets
- Knowledge of healthcare industry
What we offer
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $56,300 to $110,400.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
