Senior Data Analyst - Health Analytics - National Remote

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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.

Optum Health Analytics is putting data-driven insight at the core of decision-making, activating intelligence through the connection of critical data assets and the delivery of strategic and operational analytics. For the Senior Data Analyst role, we are looking for a high performing candidate to fill a key position on our fun, fast paced, and growing team. The Senior Data Analyst core responsibility will be to deliver actionable analyses across various business domains, achieving success through thoughtful strategy-centric output on large data sets.

In this role, the candidate will have the opportunity to work with C-suite leaders (CEO, CFO, COO & CMO) and their respective teams, both locally in the markets and Optum nationally, to deliver business value and influence decision making.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, explain, and execute analytical strategies to support organizational goals, identifying opportunities to improve operations and strategically grow our portfolio
• Identify trends and patterns in the data to provide insights that can inform business decisions
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and departments (finance, operations, clinical, capabilities, etc.) to identify business needs and develop data-driven solutions while communicating findings and recommendations to influence outcomes
• Stay up to date with the latest data analytics techniques and tools and recommending new approaches as needed
• Manage multiple analytical engagements across different audiences, meeting tight timelines as we put speed and scale at the forefront
• Possess both sharpened technical and interpersonal skills with emphasis on; quick learner, curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to influence large audiences
• The ideal candidate for a Senior Data Analyst position should have a strong background in data analytics, including experience with statistical analysis, data visualization, and data modeling. They should also have experience collaborating with other departments to develop data-driven solutions. Strong communication and storytelling are a must for this role

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
• 2+ years of experience in data analytics with a track record of progressive growth
• 2+ years of experience with Power BI, with a strong understanding of data modeling, and familiarity with database management systems and data warehousing

• Bachelor’s degree in analytics, statistics, mathematics, finance/economics, or a related field
• Experience working with clinical quality data in the healthcare space
• In-depth understanding of business strategy and operational metrics with the ability to link data insights to strategic objectives and provide actionable recommendations

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to…