Associate Director, Real Estate Planning Analytics - Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401(k) contributions

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Enterprise Services RAD team, guiding analysts in real estate analytics and AI-driven initiatives. You will shape analytic vision, partner with Corporate Real Estate, Finance, and Technology, and deliver scalable solutions across the portfolio.

You will influence executives, coach a diverse team, and own modernization of analytics platforms with automation and self-service capabilities, ensuring timely, data-driven decisions for

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role.
• 2+ years of direct people leadership experience, including coaching and performance management.
• Demonstrated experience influencing senior executives through relationship building and interpersonal skills while leading enterprise-level analytics initiatives.
• Proven experience writing SQL queries and working with data warehouses, preferably Snowflake.
• Proven advanced proficiency in data visualization tools such as ThoughtSpot and Power BI.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI capabilities, tools, and systems.
• Proven solid executive communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, and attention to detail.
• Proven independent work ethic, complemented by a collaborative leadership spirit.
• Reside, Local to, or within commuting distance of, the Eden Prairie, MN office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of business analysts delivering real estate planning analytics and insights.
• Set the analytics roadmap, priorities, and delivery standards aligned to enterprise real estate strategies.
• Own and support modernization of analytics technology through automation, AI enablement, and self-service analytics.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate complex business needs into clear real estate strategies and recommendations.
• Develop scalable analytics solutions, dashboards, and reporting tools that make real estate data accessible and actionable.
• Engage stakeholders across customers, tech teams, and partners to ensure flawless project execution.
• Drive analytics that optimize workplace portfolio decisions and long-range workforce location forecasting.

Skills

SQL

ThoughtSpot

Power BI

AI capabilities

Leadership

Tools

Snowflake

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Are you a strategic analytics leader with a passion for turning data into enterprise-shaping real estate decisions? Do you have a knack for developing talent, influencing executives, and bridging the gap between business demands and technological toolkits? If so, we want you as part of our team!

As an Associate Director on our Enterprise Services Reporting, Analytics, and Data (RAD) team, you will lead a team of analysts responsible for shaping our corporate landscape through advanced real estate planning and technological innovation. You will partner closely with senior leaders across Corporate Real Estate, Enterprise Services, Finance, and Technology to set the analytical vision and drive the successful execution of strategic real estate planning initiatives and AI adoption. The successful candidate must be comfortable interpreting database code, understanding data architectures, and engaging with technical teams to support data-driven decision making and solution delivery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of business analysts and contracted analysts delivering real estate planning analytics and insights
• Set the analytics roadmap, priorities, and delivery standards aligned to enterprise real estate strategies
• Own and support the modernization vision of analytics technology and capabilities through greater automation, AI enablement, and self-service analytics
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business needs and analytics into clear, executive-ready real estate strategies and recommendations
• Lead the development of scalable analytics solutions, dashboards, and reporting tools that make complex real estate data accessible and actionable
• Engage a broad spectrum of stakeholders, translating complex business needs into actionable real estate strategies
• Work cross-functionally, aligning with customers, tech teams, and outsourced partners to ensure flawless project execution
• Accountable for delivering analytics that optimizes workplace portfolio decisions, occupancy strategy, and long-range workforce location forecasting

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:

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role
• 2+ years of direct people leadership experience, including coaching and performance management
• Demonstrated experience influencing senior executives through relationship building and interpersonal skills while leading enterprise-level analytics initiatives
• Proven experience writing SQL queries and working with data warehouses, preferably Snowflake
• Proven advanced proficiency in data visualization tools such as ThoughtSpot and Power BI
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI capabilities, tools, and systems
• Proven solid executive communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, and attention to detail
• Proven independent work ethic, complemented by a collaborative leadership spirit
• Reside, Local to, or within commuting distance of, the Eden Prairie, MN office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with geospatial tools such as ArcGIS Pro
• Demonstrated project and program management skills
• Background in real estate, workplace strategy, or corporate portfolio analytics

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 $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.