Financial Data Management Technical Systems Analyst - 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.

This Financial Data Management Technical Systems Analyst role is key to continued growth and success of Optum Health's Finance & Accounting organization through project system migrations and efficiency generating processes within the Financial Data Management team. Positions in this function create and deliver high quality system solutions for our applications, products and services across all technology functions. They consult with users and technology specialists to define business processes and the information systems for supporting those processes. Individuals in these roles may perform analysis and also serve as business liaisons to understand and refine business requirements. They provide technical support in developing systems that are cost effective and meet users' requirements. This function works to create systems that work together in a cohesive manner, enforcing standards and methods consistently across the enterprise. Roles may support both current system improvements and maintenance along with new system development.

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 :

Construct queries with the use of filtering, cross db joins, for the purposes of targeted research and system support

Communicate barriers / issues with current processes or approaches based on personal understanding and interaction with other teams

Suggest changes to senior management using analytics to support your recommendations based on real world processes

Interpret, evaluate and interrelate research data and develop integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making

Create informative, actionable and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement

Understand and communicate the financial and operational impact of any changes

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Improve systems by studying current practices, designing modifications in SQL / SSIS / Databricks / Python

Backfill for the CapRev software workflow when needed

Stored Procedure analysis and development

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 :

2+ years of finance, accounting, computer science or data analytics

Demonstrated experience with financial systems infrastructure, system implementation and on-going support

Intermediate proficiency in SQL

Proven ability to solve complex issues involving overlapping mathematical and business criteria independently

Proven confident in analyzing and understanding Excel workbooks with financial data

Preferred Qualifications :

Health care experience

Experience with Databricks / Python / SSIS

Experience with Visio / JDraw

Experience in taking ownership or leading on assigned tasks

Proven communication skills targeting the present audience as well as generalized messaging via documents and written statements

Proven ability to effectively manage and deliver to stated timelines in an environment of competing priorities

Proven systematic and logical approach to problem-solving

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.