Associate Business Systems Analyst

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute within US

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Associate Business Systems Analyst to load, analyze, and report external client healthcare data. You will work with developers and business teams to improve data validations and reporting, translating requirements into data specifications for complex projects.

You will communicate results to external stakeholders, tackle data quality issues, and collaborate across payer platforms to enhance program value while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package and growth

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience performing data analytics and reporting.
• 1 year experience with relational database management systems (SQL or Oracle preferred).
• 1 year of experience with SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• 1 years of experience in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and PowerPoint.
• 6 months of hands‑on experience leveraging AI chat assistants (Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, and similar platforms) to improve productivity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the loading, analysis and reporting of external client healthcare data.
• Work closely with developers and business teams to implement and improve data validations alongside Orbit/Cognos reports.
• Interpret data and communicate results to external stakeholders to understand the data specifications and how to improve overall data quality from a non-technical standpoint.
• Work with cross-functional teams in solving complex and/or critical issues, and to develop innovative solutions.
• Organize, sort and filter data in order to distinguish patterns and recognize trends.
• Understand, quantify and communicate data topics effectively.
• Work with business and leadership stakeholders across payer platforms to enhance data quality for enhancing program value.
• Detect and address data issues to remediate data quality problems.
• Make recommendations based on the analysis and provide explanations for reporting results for both internal operations and our customers.
• Interpret requirements and translates them into data requirements for complex projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Data analytics

Relational databases

SQL

Excel

AI chat tools

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Associate Business Systems Analyst (2384045)

Associate Business Systems Analyst - 2384045

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.

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

Description and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the loading, analysis and reporting of external client healthcare data
• Work closely with developers and business teams to implement and improve data validations alongside Orbit/Cognos reports
• Interpret data and communicate results to external stakeholders to understand the data specifications and how to improve overall data quality from a non-technical standpoint
• Work with cross-functional teams in solving complex and/or critical issues, and to develop innovative solutions
• Organize, sort and filter data in order to distinguish patterns and recognize trends
• Understand, quantify and communicate data topics effectively
• Work with business and leadership stakeholders across payer platforms to enhance data quality for enhancing program value
• Detect and address data issues to remediate data quality problems
• Make recommendations based on the analysis and provide explanations for reporting results for both internal operations and our customers
• Interpret requirements and translates them into data requirements for complex projects
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members

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 Skills:

• 2+ years experience performing data analytics and reporting
• 1 year experience with relational database management systems (SQL or Oracle preferred)
• 1 year of experience with SQL for data extraction and analysis
• 1 years of experience in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and PowerPoint
• 6 months of hands‑on experience leveraging AI chat assistants (Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, and similar platforms) to improve productivity

Preferred Skills:

*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 $60,200 to $107,400 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.