Leads reporting and analytics delivery, including dashboards, scorecards, KPI frameworks, ad hoc analysis, and executive reporting. Translates business requirements into scalable solutions, supports data governance and quality initiatives, maintains documentation, and identifies automation opportunities. Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve data issues, improve reporting processes, generate actionable insights, and support data-driven decisions.
Requisition Number: 2387099
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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Sr Analyst, Data & Reporting is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and operationalizing the data, analytics, and reporting capabilities that enable business performance across the Directed Spend organization. This role serves as a key partner to Product, Technology, Operations, Account Management, Client Services, Finance, and Analytics teams by transforming business requirements into scalable reporting solutions, actionable insights, and decision-support capabilities. This position is responsible for driving complex reporting and analytics initiatives, maintaining reporting governance standards, and ensuring data quality, consistency, and transparency across enterprise reporting assets.
The Sr Analyst will work independently on complex assignments while collaborating with capability leaders and business stakeholders to define reporting needs, develop meaningful metrics, improve reporting processes, and support strategic initiatives through data-driven insights. This role serves as a subject matter resource for reporting, analytics, KPI development, and data governance practices.
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:
Success Measures
Within the first 12 months, the Sr Analyst, Data & Reporting will be expected to:
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
*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 $72,800 - $130,000 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Sr Analyst, Data & Reporting is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and operationalizing the data, analytics, and reporting capabilities that enable business performance across the Directed Spend organization. This role serves as a key partner to Product, Technology, Operations, Account Management, Client Services, Finance, and Analytics teams by transforming business requirements into scalable reporting solutions, actionable insights, and decision-support capabilities. This position is responsible for driving complex reporting and analytics initiatives, maintaining reporting governance standards, and ensuring data quality, consistency, and transparency across enterprise reporting assets.
The Sr Analyst will work independently on complex assignments while collaborating with capability leaders and business stakeholders to define reporting needs, develop meaningful metrics, improve reporting processes, and support strategic initiatives through data-driven insights. This role serves as a subject matter resource for reporting, analytics, KPI development, and data governance practices.
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:
- Reporting & Analytics Delivery
- Partner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and translate reporting requirements into scalable analytics and reporting solutions
- Develop, enhance, and maintain operational reports, executive scorecards, dashboards, and self-service reporting tools
- Analyze business performance, trends, and operational metrics to identify opportunities and risks
- Support development and maintenance of KPI frameworks aligned to business objectives
- Deliver recurring and ad hoc analyses that enable data-driven decision-making
- Data Governance & Quality
- Support reporting governance processes, business definitions, metric standards, and data documentation
- Participate in data quality monitoring and validation activities to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency
- Assist in maintaining data dictionaries, reporting inventories, and metadata repositories
- Identify data quality issues and partner with technology and business teams to drive resolution
- Business Partnership
- Collaborate with Product, Technology, Operations, Account Management, Client Services, Finance, Compliance, and Analytics teams to support reporting and analytics initiatives
- Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and support prioritization of reporting enhancements
- Provide guidance on metric definitions, reporting methodologies, and data interpretation
- Present findings and recommendations to business stakeholders and leadership teams
- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Identify opportunities to automate manual reporting processes and improve reporting efficiency
- Support implementation of reporting standards, governance controls, and best practices
- Contribute to enhancement of reporting tools, data models, and analytics capabilities
- Assist in testing and validation activities for reporting, dashboard, and data platform enhancements
- Insight Generation
- Translate complex data into meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations
- Support root cause analysis, trend analysis, and performance assessments
- Develop executive-ready reporting materials and presentations
- Monitor key business indicators and proactively identify significant performance changes
Success Measures
Within the first 12 months, the Sr Analyst, Data & Reporting will be expected to:
- Successfully support delivery of key reporting and analytics initiatives within established timelines
- Improve consistency and quality of enterprise reporting through governance and validation practices
- Increase stakeholder satisfaction with reporting and analytics services
- Contribute to automation and modernization efforts that reduce manual reporting activities
- Enhance KPI transparency and reporting adoption across business functions
- Develop solid partnerships across business, product, technology, and analytics organizations
- Become a trusted subject matter resource for reporting, metrics, and data analysis
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 experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, business analysis, product support, or related discipline
- Experience gathering business requirements and translating business needs into reporting or technical solutions
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Proven communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience supporting cross-functional initiatives involving reporting, analytics, data governance, or business intelligence
- Experience within healthcare, health plans, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, financial services, fintech, benefits administration, payments, or healthcare technology organizations
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Azure Data Platform, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar analytics technologies
- Experience developing dashboards, scorecards, and business intelligence solutions
- Experience utilizing data to support operational improvement and business decision-making
- Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and product delivery frameworks
*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 $72,800 - $130,000 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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