Business Analyst - Telecommute

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Job description

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Business Analyst Consultant will be responsible for end-to-end business process activities - creating, controlling and improving business processes. They will lead process design and matrixed project implementation teams in scalable and diverse process improvement initiatives. Diagnose process improvement opportunities, develop and deploy automated solutions using principles of process excellence and related tools. This position is also responsible for quality reporting, data analysis / management, and developing plans and programs to support continuous quality improvement across various products and platforms.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Owns end to end process improvement initiatives
• Develops and implements functional, market and/or site strategy plans, production and/or organizational priorities
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems outside the team
• Leads product, service or process related decisions which likely impact other functions including internal and external customer accounts
• Predicts emerging customer needs and develops innovative solutions to meet them
• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business
• Participates in the development of business strategy
• Develops and manages business plans to achieve objectives
• Leads large complex projects to achieve key business objectives
• Translates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
• Influences senior leadership to adopt new ideas, products, and/or approaches
• Directs cross-functional and/or cross-segment teams

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:

• 3+ years of identifying process inefficiencies and working across an organization to create and document scalable repeatable solutions in the health care industry
• 3+ years of developing/deploying creative and innovative solutions in the operational domain
• 3+ years of experience in the data analytics and/or process improvement domain
• Experienced in converting research and business requirements into process plans and implement solutions
• Intermediate to advance EXCEL, Visio, PowerPoint and PowerBI skills
• Intermediate to advanced SharePoint and Power Automate skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Healthcare Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
• Experience with Medicare/Medicaid products
• Scheduling and workforce management experience

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $87,900 to $156,9000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In 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

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 workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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