Business Architecture Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; La Crosse (WI); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's OptumServe unit seeks a Business Architecture Analyst to translate business requirements into architectural software specifications, evaluating capabilities, integration landscapes, and data flows across large-scale initiatives and contracts.

You will collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Architecture teams to define requirements, document designs, and develop end-to-end test plans. Remote work nationwide with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience developing technical requirements for software.
• 2+ years experience developing test cases for implemented software.
• Experience in technical writing and interpreting technical specification documents to derive actionable requirements.
• Experience working as a liaison between IT professionals and operational stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of database structures and data models and the ability to analyze system relationships.
• Demonstrated successful implementation of large-scale technology projects.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently or in lead or support roles.
• United States citizenship required and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, translating between business needs and technical requirements.
• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and alternatives.
• Documenting functional and non-functional requirements to drive architectural and engineering decisions.
• Partner with IT peers to define detailed technical requirements and contribute to architectural design documentation.
• Collaborate with product areas and their feature teams to develop and implement solutions.
• Write and maintain documentation describing program development, logic, testing, changes, and corrections.
• Develop end-to-end test plans for epics/workstreams to validate feature delivery.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Technical writing

Stakeholder liaison

Analytical skills

Independent/team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS or MIS

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The statements listed below are not intended to be all inclusive of the duties and responsibilities of the position. Based on leadership decisions and business needs, 'all other duties as assigned' will be expected for each position.

Optum Serve is dedicated to serving our nation's military and Veterans. We have the honor to support federal agencies in their efforts to advance the United States health care system and improve the overall health and well-being of all those who serve or have served our country. Our health services are designed to help everyone live healthier lives.

Business Architecture Analysts derive, interpret, and translate detailed business requirements into comprehensive technical software requirements and architectural specifications by evaluating business capabilities, system architectures, integration landscapes, and technology constraints across large‑scale initiatives or business contract pursuits.

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:

• Facilitate communication between different stakeholders, translating between business needs and technical requirements
• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and alternatives
• Documenting functional and non-functional requirements to drive architectural and engineering decisions
• Partner with IT peers such as Product Leadership, Engineering Leadership, and Architecture teams to define detailed technical requirements and contribute to architectural design documentation, ensuring alignment across system components, integration patterns, and solution design principles
• Collaborate and communicate with product areas and their respective feature teams to develop and implement solutions
• Write and maintain documentation which could include descriptions of program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and/or corrections
• Develop comprehensive end‑to‑end test plans for epics/workstreams to validate feature delivery meets documented requirements

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:

• 5+ years experience developing technical requirements for the implementation of new software
• 2+ years experience developing test cases for implemented software
• Experience in technical writing and software documentation, including the ability to interpret technical specification documents (e.g., system designs, data models, interface specs) and derive clear, actionable requirements from them
• Experience working as a liaison between IT professionals and operational stakeholders
• Advanced understanding of database structures and data models, along with a strong ability to analyze and interpret system relationships between applications-including data flows, integration points, and overall architecture
• Demonstrated successful implementation of large‑scale technology projects
• Proven solid analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proven capability to work independently as well as on a team in both a lead and support role and prioritize work while meeting critical deadlines
• United States citizenship is required for this position
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top Secret security clearance
• Up to 10% travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems (MIS) or other related field with an emphasis in MIS
• 4+ years of experience working as a liaison between IT, internal and external business leads and end user community
• Experience working in a health care environment
• Experience supporting government contracts

*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 - $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.

OptumCare 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.

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