Data Analyst II - Remote

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.

Quality at UnitedHealth Group means striving for excellence in everything we do in order to help us achieve our Mission. Simply put, it's in our DNA and why we're in business - to help people. Our Mission serves as our why; our Values unite us around how we will achieve it. Because when we follow our Mission and live our Values, we deliver Quality.

Join Optum Health's Financial Data Management team as a Data Analyst II and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making for our Finance, Accounting, and Business Operations partners.

In this role, you'll work with large, structured datasets to uncover insights that drive strategic and operational outcomes across the organization. You'll design and build business intelligence tools, develop scalable data solutions, and deliver actionable recommendations that influence key decisions.

Collaborating with stakeholders across departments, you'll transform complex data into clear, meaningful visualizations and models that support financial and operational excellence. If you're passionate about using data to solve real-world problems and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Application & System Proficiency
  • Rapidly gain proficiency with specialized applications, including accounting systems and financial databases
  • Collaborate with development and leadership teams to propose system enhancements and support accounting standards
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
  • Analyze complex datasets to uncover business opportunities, risks, and performance drivers
  • Apply advanced analytics to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and optimize financial data workflows
  • Document current-state business processes, including automation, exception handling, and issue resolution within internal accounting systems
  • Develop, document, and implement test plans aligned with functional requirements for new systems or upgrades
  • Present actionable insights using compelling visuals and clear narratives
• Data Collection & Integration
  • Participate in the migration of legacy data systems to cloud-based infrastructure, with a focus on designing, optimizing, and managing data pipelines within Snowflake
  • Demonstrated experience in writing, maintaining, and debugging SQL stored procedures to support complex data transformations and business logic
  • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity through rigorous validation
  • Optimize data structures for performance in tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Complex Problem Solving
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to investigate and resolve data anomalies or logic issues
  • Address ambiguous or high-impact business challenges through root cause analysis and data-driven solutions.
  • Read, write, and debug existing SQL code to optimize performance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Translate business questions into technical requirements.
  • Partner with non-technical stakeholders to define reporting goals and success metrics
  • Incorporate subject matter expertise into analytics design and algorithm development
  • Act as a key resource for resolving complex or critical data-related issues.
• Maintenance & Governance
  • Ensure data freshness, reliability, and security across reporting systems
  • Adhere to data governance, compliance, and internal control policies
  • Automate report updates and monitor performance
  • Review and provide feedback on analytics work produced by peers

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 data analytics, computer science, or business intelligence experience
• Experience using pivot tables, lookup functions and formulas to analyze and summarize data in Excel
• Experience building data models or structured workbooks to organize and analyze large datasets in Excel
• Experience automating recurring reports using macros, Power Query, or formula-based automation
• Experience with data load processes like Extract, Transform, Load (ETL)
• Experience collaborating with business teams or technical teams to define requirements
• Professional proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
• Expertise in database query languages like SQL
• Knowledge of relational databases like Microsoft SQL Server or Snowflake
• Expertise in programming languages like Python, PowerShell, or .NET

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of healthcare data structures and terminology (claims, encounters, provider, member data, etc.)
• Experience working with payor or clinical systems (e.g. Epic, NextGen, AllScripts, Athena, eCW)
• Understanding of core accounting principles (GAAP, accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, etc.)
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying trends, variances, and root causes
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills - able to explain technical data clearly to non-technical stakeholders

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.