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.

As the Senior Business Analyst , you will be responsible for investigating, understanding, describing, and documenting requirements. In addition, refine and clarify information needs, define information delivery methods, and determine analytic application functions. Responsibilities include the evaluation of system output, interpretation of policy and program needs, providing support and assistance to end users, identifying enhancements or improvements, providing impact analysis, and coordinating with other program specialist.

If you are located in California and have the ability to work 1 day onsite in office, you will have the flexibility to work remotely*, as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze, review, forecast and trend complex data

• Present analysis and recommendations for operational and business review/planning

• Support short- and long-term operational/strategic business activities through analysis

• Develop, recommend and implement business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes

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:

• Associates Degree

• 1+ years of experience in a data, analytics or related role within the healthcare industry

• Experience with Medicaid, Social Security Administration (SSA), and other health data specific to state and federal policies and procedures

• Working knowledge of relational databases, database structures

• Intermediate level of experience with SQL with the ability to write your own complex queries

• Basic knowledge with BI Tools (i.e. BusinessObjects, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)

• Proven competency using Microsoft Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Proven ability to lead or develop presentations for stakeholders

• Currently reside within a commutable distance of Sacramento, CA with the ability to work a hybrid schedule (1x/week in the office)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a data, analytics or related role within the healthcare industry

• Experience or knowledge with Medi-Cal

• Intermediate level of experience with a BI Tool

• Microsoft Access experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 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.

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.