Principal Data Analyst - Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a senior People Analytics professional to drive workforce insights for business leaders. You will translate questions into analytics engagements, analyze turnover and planning drivers, and present executive-ready recommendations that influence actions.

The role emphasizes building trusted relationships with senior partners, promoting self-service reporting, and collaborating across analytics teams to deliver impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, HR Analytics, HR consulting or related analytical role.
• Experience partnering with business leaders to translate questions into analytics engagements.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic People Analytics consultant to Partners and leaders.
• Lead analytics engagements from problem definition to stakeholder adoption.
• Develop executive-ready presentations translating analytics into actions.
• Promote self-service analytics and guide stakeholders to tools.

Skills

People Analytics

HR Analytics

Consulting

Excel

Data visualization

AI-enabled tools

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Visualization platforms

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 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.

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

• Serve as a strategic People Analytics consultant to People Business Partners and business leaders, providing workforce insights that support business and talent decisions
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business questions and workforce challenges into clearly defined analytics engagements and actionable recommendations
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and drivers related to turnover, employee listening, workforce planning, talent movement, and organizational effectiveness
• Lead analytics engagements from problem definition through analysis, insight generation, recommendation development, and stakeholder adoption
• Develop and deliver executive-ready presentations, reports, and communications that translate complex analytics into clear business implications and recommended actions
• Build trusted relationships with People Business Partners and senior leaders to proactively identify workforce risks and opportunities
• Promote adoption of self-service reporting solutions and guide stakeholders to the most appropriate analytics resources and tools
• Partner with other analytics and technical teams to ensure high-quality analyses, consistent methodologies, and actionable outcomes
• Maintain appropriate standards for data quality, privacy, confidentiality, and responsible use of employee information

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

• 7+ years of experience in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, HR Analytics, HR Consulting, or a related analytical consulting role
• 7+ years of experience partnering with business leaders and stakeholders to solve complex business or workforce challenges through data and analytics
• Demonstrated experience translating data into actionable insights, recommendations, and business outcomes
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, visualization platforms, and AI-enabled analytical tools to accelerate insight generation and support data-driven decision-making
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience identifying trends, testing assumptions, and interpreting results
• Proven excellent consulting, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end People Analytics consulting engagements
• Experience with statistical analysis, predictive analytics, survey analytics, or workforce planning methodologies
• Healthcare industry experience and knowledge of human capital metrics
• Knowledge of workforce planning, turnover analytics, employee listening, organizational effectiveness, or talent management
• 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 $112,700 - $193,200 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 befor e beginning employment.