Principal Data Insights Analyst. Healthcare Economics,

Optum; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is a global health services company redefining how care is delivered through data-driven insights. The Principal Data Insights Analyst will lead advanced reporting and analytics, collaborating with clinical teams and senior leaders to improve efficiency and outcomes.

The role requires experience in data modeling, analytics, and visualization, with the ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior staff in a hybrid Dublin setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience in data interrogation, analysis and visualization.
• Proven SQL and scripting (R or Python) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Architect analytical solutions translating business requirements.
• Design data queries and models using SQL/Python to drive insights.
• Present insights to leadership in clear, actionable terms.
• Identify gaps and lead process improvement opportunities.
• Forecast/impact assessment for the business.
• Create dashboards interpreting clinical data from diverse sources.
• Mentor junior analytics resources.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data visualization

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Analytics/Mathematics/Economics/Business/Statistics/Engineering/Finance

Master's degree in Data Science/Analytics/Engineering/Math/Statistics

Tools

Power BI

Looker

Tableau

Job description

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.

Principal Data Insights Analyst

The role will take a leadership role in the development and implementation of advanced reporting and analytic approaches/tools to support clinical teams. Also working closely with other leaders to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire organisation will be critical. Communicating at senior levels of the organization is required.

The successful candidate will collaborate cross‑functionally with various business and data analytics teams, have extensive experience in data modeling, analytics and insights analysis, and the ability to manage multiple competing business projects at one time.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

What You'll Do

• Architect the solutions; collaborate with stakeholders and internal business partners to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions
• Design and develop data queries and programs through SQL and/or Python to create models to build compelling stories and drive insights around key drivers of health care trends (i.e., medical cost, utilization, etc.)
• Accountability for socializing to the leadership; provide insights and guidance into actionable analytic findings through clear presentations, that can be understood by a variety of audiences
• Identify gaps, process improvement, and automation opportunities, and lead such activities to execution
• Anticipate customer needs, proactively develop & deliver solutions to meet them, and forecast/predict the impact to the business
• Design and maintain user‑friendly dashboards that interpret and visualize clinical data from diverse sources, delivering actionable and tailored analytical insights
• Proven ability to gain subject matter expertise through individual research and self‑guided analyses
• Utilise a broad range of analytic approaches including predictive analytics, trend analysis, and data visualisation to best address the business priorities
• Comply with and contribute to departmental standards related to data, data governance, project planning, validation, and documentation
• Mentor junior resources to develop their analytic skills

What You Will Bring

If you don't meet every single requirement, don't let that hold you back - we're just as excited about potential as we are about qualifications and experience, and you could be exactly who we're looking for.

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Business, Statistics, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven extensive experience in analytical roles requiring data interrogation, analysis, and data visualization
• Demonstrated experience applying statistical models and demonstrated solid understanding of statistical methods and analytical approaches
• Proven track record leading analytics projects and delivering measurable business outcomes
• Demonstrated solid interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across multiple departments and business segments
• Demonstrated expert proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language such as R or Python
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in data visualization and dashboarding tools, including Power BI, Looker, Tableau, or similar platforms

Other Useful Skills And Experience Include

• Master's degree in Data Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Business, Statistics, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud-based data analytics platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, or similar technologies
• Proven extensive experience presenting complex analytical findings to senior leadership and non‑technical audiences
• Proven advanced experience in machine learning or artificial intelligence model development and deployment
• Demonstrated creative problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
• Proven ability to prioritize work across multiple complex assignments while managing competing deadlines

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug‑free workplace. © 2026 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.