Senior Analyst – Data Insights and Analytics

Plus One, an Optum Company; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards program

Free fitness memberships

Job summary

Plus One, an Optum Company, seeks a Senior Analyst - Data Insights and Analytics to join the Jersey City on-site wellness team. You will collect, validate, and translate data into actionable insights for client benefits and wellness priorities, delivering accurate reporting and dashboards.

The role emphasizes population health reporting, ROI/VOI, engagement, and program performance, with collaboration across internal teams and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with data management, dashboards, and reporting.
• Proficiency with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Ability to assess data quality across multiple sources and reconcile issues.
• Experience in insight development and client service functions.
• Familiarity with population health metrics, ROI/VOI, and engagement indicators.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and vendors.
• Data storytelling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and reconcile data from internal teams, vendors, and client sources.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities informing recommendations.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and summaries for decision-making.
• Support population health reporting by compiling inputs related to ROI, VOI, engagement, outcomes, and program performance.
• Complete ad hoc analytics, compliance, vendor, population health, and business reporting requests.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI/Tableau

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Population health

Education

Public health background

Business administration

Data analytics coursework

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Analyst - Data Insights and Analytics to join our on-site wellness team based out of Jersey City, NJ.

Job Overview:

The Sr. Analyst - Data Insights and Analytics supports Optum Workplace Well-being by collecting, validating, analyzing, and translating data into clear, actionable insights for the clients Benefits and Wellness priorities. This role is responsible for delivering accurate reporting, developing dashboards and analytical summaries, identifying trends and risks, and supporting data-informed recommendations. The role also contributes to population health initiatives by compiling and validating reporting inputs related to ROI, VOI, engagement, outcomes, and program performance.

What you will do:

Data Collection, Validation, and Quality Control

• Collect, organize, validate, and reconcile data from internal teams, vendors, and client sources.
• Review source files and reports for completeness, accuracy, duplicate records, missing information, and inconsistencies.
• Document data validation findings, resolve routine discrepancies, and elevate data quality issues to the appropriate internal, vendor, or client contact.

Analytics, Reporting, and Insight Development

• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities that inform recommendations and follow-up actions.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, summaries, and presentations that translate findings into clear insights for decision-making.
• Support population health reporting by compiling and validating inputs related to ROI, VOI, engagement, outcomes, and program performance.
• Complete ad hoc analytics, compliance, vendor, population health, and business reporting requests as needed.

Technology, Process Improvement, and Reporting Standards

• Use AI-enabled tools and technology to summarize information, identify patterns, streamline analysis, and improve reporting turnaround.
• Maintain reporting standards, document data definitions and processes, and recommend improvements to strengthen consistency and efficiency.

Stakeholder Collaboration and General Support

• Partner with client stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to clarify needs, obtain inputs, and deliver analytics and reporting requests on time.

What we are looking for:

• Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience managing datasets, performance reports, dashboards, analytical summaries, and operational trackers.
• Proficiency with visualization, business intelligence, or reporting platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools preferred.
• Skilled in assessing data quality by identifying inaccuracies, gaps, duplicate entries, and inconsistencies across multiple sources.
• Background supporting insight development, performance analysis, dashboard creation, or client service functions.
• Familiarity with population health, wellness metrics, ROI, VOI, engagement indicators, or outcomes evaluation.
• Strong organizational skills, including managing deadlines, tracking follow-up items, and presenting findings clearly.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accurate, well-organized, and easy-to-understand deliverables.
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt into a fast-paced environment, shifting priorities, and emerging insights that require action.
• Preferred but not required:
  • Experience using data storytelling to communicate insights, trends, and recommendations to leadership or non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge of benefits, wellness, fitness operations, population health, ROI, VOI, engagement, or outcomes measurement.

About Us:

Plus One, part of the Optum Workplace Well-being portfolio of services, provides fitness and well-being services to clients across a broad range of industries, driving employee engagement in health and wellness programs. Our services include fitness, nutrition, ergonomics, wellness coaching and health promotion. Our team members believe that the most effective way to help people adopt a healthier lifestyle is through personal connections infused with hospitality, empathy and a lot of fun.

Perks of working at Plus One, an Optum company*:

Health and financial:

• Medical plan choices with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Dental and Vision coverage plans
• 401(k) Retirement & Savings Plan
• Life Insurance (team member, spouse and dependents)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Transportation and Parking Plans
• Paid parental leave

Well-being:

• Paid time off
• Wellness rewards program
• Free memberships to various fitness facilities and wellness subscriptions
• 24/7 health and wellness support through the Employee Assistance program
• Entertainment and consumer discounts
• Inclusion and Belonging Council

Growth and development:

• Free professional development courses through internal learning management systems
• Discounted certifications through industry leading agencies
• Free CPR/AED certifications
• Free continuing education courses and credits
• Employee Referral Reward program

Please note, some of the benefits listed above are only available to team members who work full time hours.

Equal opportunity statement

Plus One, an Optum company, is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Plus One is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, geographic differentials, and other business and organizational needs. In addition to the annual salary, Plus One offers a comprehensive benefits package (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements), which includes health insurance, life and disability benefits, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. The annual salary for this position ranges from $100,000 - $125,000. Plus One, an Optum Company, adheres to all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws as applicable.