About The Company Optum is a global health services organization dedicated to improving care through technology, data, and innovation. Part of UnitedHealth Group, Optum is committed to advancing health equity on a global scale. We serve millions of people with the aim of connecting them to care, pharmacy services, and the information they need to live healthier lives. Our culture emphasizes inclusion, career development, and meaningful work that drives real impact.
About The Role
As a Project Analytics Specialist at Optum, you will collaborate with a global team to develop and maintain BI tools, automated reporting, and high-quality data analytics. You will serve as a subject matter expert for clients and stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable insights while ensuring data accuracy, usability, and security. This role is fully remote, offering flexibility along with the opportunity to contribute to projects that shape healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities
- Identify and address data quality issues, outliers, and missing values
- Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and trends
- Monitor and troubleshoot ingestion pipelines and data errors
- Translate complex data findings into actionable insights for stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process optimization
- Build analytics tools to track operational efficiency and performance
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Document methodologies, assumptions, and findings for future reference
- Ensure compliance while handling PHI / PII data
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (or higher)
- 2+ years of experience in data analytics
- 2+ years of experience with intermediate to advanced SQL
- 2+ years of experience communicating technical information to non-technical audiences
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Intermediate experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
- Strong understanding of data quality best practices
- Ability and willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with healthcare data (members, claims, providers)
- Knowledge of medical records retrieval industry standards
- Experience with data pipelines, database structures, and ETL practices
- Ability to read and adjust Python scripts
- Advanced knowledge of Salesforce, including data loads and extracts
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $59,500 to $116,600 annually, based on experience and location
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Incentive and recognition programs
- 401(k) contributions and employee stock purchase plan
- Career development opportunities across UnitedHealth Group
- Flexible telecommute work environment
Equal opportunity
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to mitigating barriers to health and career advancement for all individuals and to reducing our environmental impact.