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Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you getLeading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millionsHere, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliablyThere is no room for errorIf you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to beIt`s an opportunity to do your life`s best work.(sm)
This is an exciting role in the growing optum specialty pharmacy (osp) division within unitedhealth groupThe ideal candidate is passionate about working with data and driven to deliver creative and compelling solutions and analytic results which turn data into actionable insights for our businessThe prospective data analyst will support the organization in a variety of analytic solutions (e.gProof points, heor initiatives, research, etc.), impact evaluation, perform normalization operations, and assure data qualityThis role requires statistical analysis experience and ability to work with large data sets, interpret results, and develop clinical analytic outcomes highlighting the value of several optum specialty pharmacy programs as well as answer key business questions to drive business strategy.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within united states as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary responsibilities:
Collaborate with osp patient services stakeholders for analytic requests to understand requirements including specific goals and key outcomes to be measured
Demonstrate a strong understanding of project scope, data extraction methodology, logic and design of data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, and statistical methods
Works with less structured data, able to merge data from different sources and perform data scrubbing prior to analysis to show clinical outcomes highlighting program impact and value
Perform descriptive and regression-based analytics and provide subject matter expertise in analytic methodology
Able to write and understand sql/sas queries to leverage existing standardized calculations of metrics and perform in depth statistical analysis and interpret data
Work effectively both as an individual analytic contributor and collaborator within the team
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:
Bachelor’s degree in a highly quantitative field (i.e., data analytics, statistics, computer science, machine learning, math, engineering, or related field
2+ years of industry experience using sas doing statistical analysis utilizing analytics and statistical software
2+ years of experience with relational databases, database structures and experience dealing with large datasets and manipulating data from difference sources to create a cohesive dataset for analysis
2 + years of experience with sql doing data extraction and analysis
Experience with common supervised learning techniques to include but are not limited to regression models such as logistic and linear regression and classification models
Experience writing and speaking about technical concepts to business, technical, and lay audiences and giving data-driven presentations
Solid written technical documentation and communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree in a highly quantitative field (i.e., data analytics, statistics, computer science, machine learning, math, engineering, or related field
Healthcare claims/dispense data experience
Patient clinical management data experience
Critical thinker with attention to detail and passion for problem solving
Unitedhealth group requires all new hires and employees to report their covid-19 vaccination status.
Careers with optumrxWe`re one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the us, serving more than 12 million people nationwideHere you’ll fill far more than prescriptionsAs a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you’re empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customerYou`ll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imaginationJoin usThere`s no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life`s best work.(sm)
Colorado residents only: the salary range for colorado residents is $64,800 to $116,000Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etcIn addition to your salary, unitedhealth group offers 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 unitedhealth group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy
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 workplaceCandidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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