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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in project management, agile methodologies, and business analysis. This role involves gathering and translating business requirements into technical specifications, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Requirement Gathering and Analysis:

• Conduct workshops to gather detailed business requirements from stakeholders

• Translate business needs into technical specifications and project requirements

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including requirements and specifications

• Project Management:

• Responsible for project oversight, governance, and status reporting using approved methodologies

• Develop and manage project plans to achieve high-quality, on-time implementations

• Lead implementations as the client-facing project manager for complex, multi-phase deployments

• Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with a myriad of stakeholders

• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to inform marketing strategies

• Work closely with other Project Managers to facilitate cross-pollination of client-based learnings and ensure consistency of the overall delivery model

• Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within marketing and data management workflows

• Implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Lead complex data and business analyses to develop business plans and identify recommendations and insights

• Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Establish metrics required to measure business performance and develop processes for identifying and addressing performance gaps

• Prepare detailed and accurate status reports on an ongoing basis, mitigating delays to the implementation and escalating issues to the leadership team when appropriate

• Team Leadership and Mentoring:

• Lead cross-functional teams across the entire span of business planning activities

• Mentor and encourage skill development of project team members

• Provide detailed performance review input and development recommendations for team members

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 as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, or Scrum Master

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare

• 3+ years of experience in an analytical/technical role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven solid background in agile methodologies and project management

• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders

• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly

*All employees working remotely 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 $88,000 to $173,200 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.