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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.    

This position supports OCUDM Business delivery through Databricks, Airflow and Snowflake

Positions in this function research and investigate key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and healthcare costs data. Provides management with statistical findings and conclusions. Identifies potential areas for medical cost improvements and alternative pricing strategies. Provides data in support of actuarial, financial and utilization analyses.

• Reviews the work of others
• Develop innovative approaches
• Sought out as expert
• Serves as a leader/ mentor

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: 

• Looking for an accomplished Data Analyst to consolidate technical, analytical and reporting skills to cater to the fast-changing needs of the business across the globe and contribute positively towards organization's corporate vision, mission & goal and hone technical knowledge, experience on continuous basis to take up challenging roles and responsibilities. The data analyst will support the team through development and presentation of reporting and analytics using a variety of data sources and serve as analytics consultant for different level projects
• Interaction with key stakeholders and serve as analytic contact/resource for external business partners to support ongoing data exchange, analysis, reporting, and interpretation of performance results
• Support complex analytic projects leveraging data from multiple sources
• Solid analytical expertise: data analysis, data manipulation, data extraction required
• Work with HealthCare Economics Team on continued expansion of data infrastructure needs, updates, and developments
• All data research activities for HealthCare Economics Team
• Will provide end-to-end support for ETL related activities
• Will help team formulate strategy to move to cloud technologies

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: 

• Graduate degree or equivalent (B.Tech./MCA preferred) with 4 years of work experience
• Expert in designing and developing ETL Architecture using tools such as Azure Databricks/Apache Spark with development expertise on batch and real time data integration
• Experience in programming using Python, PySpark, SQL in Azure Databricks
• Experience with Orchestration tools (Airflow, Azure Data Factory), Azure DevOps and GitHub

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in writing the Stored Procedures and query performance optimization
• Experience in Cloud data warehouse like Snowflake analytical warehouse
• Experience of Cloud Databases specifically Snowflake (1 years)
• Experience in relational data processing technology like MS SQL, Data Lake, Spark SQL
• Familiarity with Azure services like Azure functions, Azure Data Lake Store
• Own end-to-end development, including coding, testing, debugging, and deployment
• Provide solutions that are forward thinking in data and analytics
• Experience in Preparing and planning the Test Plans
• Solid Experience in Technical troubleshooting using various tools.
• Experience in Data deep-dive projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience understanding Requirement mapping document and designing jobs.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Solid facilitation, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and analytical skills
• Suggest improvement in existing processes to save (cost, time, effort)

Soft Skills:

• Being Accountable
• Believes in taking initiatives and risks
• Spend time in Understand Goals, Priorities and Plans
• Committed to delivering results
• Dedicated to serving customers
• Innovative and creative, with a logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Ability to relay analytical insight to internal and external stakeholders by building and applying technical and functional skills

*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 $91,700 to $163,700 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.