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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 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 a Senior Business Systems Analyst within the Electronic Data Migration and Implementation (EDMI) team, you will play a critical role in executing our primary charter: the conversion and loading of historical claims and prior authorization (PA) data for new business. Serving client-facing lines of business across Commercial, HIX, Medicaid, and Medicare, you will work closely with external clients and internal business partners alike. You will write comprehensive functional specifications for process improvements, plan and execute rigorous User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and facilitate claim and PA data copies during business restructuring. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply modern technology and process innovation to secure smooth data migrations and deliver high-impact results for our partners.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with internal business partners to analyze data migration goals and requirements, with the opportunity to transition into external client-facing responsibilities as tenure on the team grows
• Write detailed functional specifications for data migration process improvements, system configurations, and automated workflows
• Plan, coordinate, and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate that migration solutions and process improvements meet technical and operational standards
• Facilitate historical claim and prior authorization (PA) data mapping, conversion, and loading for new business integrations
• Coordinate claim and PA copy procedures for existing clients experiencing changes in business structures
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflow analysis, automate administrative or repetitive tasks, and continuously optimize data mapping and analysis processes
• Evaluate emerging trends and analytical tools to inform the design and implementation of strategic data migration solutions
• Support migration operations across diverse healthcare lines of business, including Commercial, HIX, Medicaid, and Medicare
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in business systems analysis, technical implementation, or data migration operations
• 3 years of experience writing detailed functional specifications, mapping requirements, or system configuration designs
• 3 years of experience planning, executing, and documenting User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• 3 years of client-facing experience, serving as a primary liaison between business stakeholders, external clients, and technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacy systems, prescription benefits management, or pharmacy data flows
• Familiarity or experience with National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) standards and data formats
• Experience migrating historical healthcare claims or prior authorization (PA) data
• Familiarity with healthcare lines of business such as Commercial, HIX, Medicaid, or Medicare
• Experience utilizing enterprise-approved AI tools (such as Generative AI assistants, low-code automations, or virtual collaboration tools) to optimize analysis efficiency, technical documentation drafting, or data mapping processes

*All Telecommuters 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 $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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.

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