Senior Business Analyst - Horsham, PA - Telecommute

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Here's the thing about challenges. They provide limitless opportunities for greatness and what we have in mind for you is definitely big. At UnitedHealth Group, we're changing the future of health care and we have the expertise, advanced technology and global resources to make it happen. As a Resource & Capacity Planning Business Analyst you'll work with the brightest minds in the business and find yourself digging deep to find the solutions to help people live healthier lives. You'll be responsible for analyzing, reviewing and forecasting data for business planning to impact the health care system. What could be more satisfying than that?

As a key member of the Portfolio and Resource Management team, you will be part of UnitedHealth Group's mission of helping people live healthier lives. You will be challenged to analyze, review, and forecast data for IT, operational and business planning. As part of this elite team, you will be empowered to impact the health care system through the analysis and interpretation of data, and presenting recommendations for business solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Resource & Capacity Planning Business Analyst role working within our Portfolio and Resource Management team supporting Medicare & Retirement's Insurance Solutions business. The Portfolio and Resource Management team is responsible for intake and prioritization of new projects into the overall business portfolio, including road mapping and forecasting resource availability to plan for work.

This is a complex, fast-paced, matrixed environment with a lot of moving parts. The challenge is in developing, enhancing and maintaining capacity planning and road mapping models. You'll be expected to interpret and analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources and use it to tell a meaningful story.

If you are located in Horsham, PA, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Liaison between IT, operational and business resource managers
• Drives innovative thoughts, solving complex problems and developing innovative solutions
• Change Agent for new business processes
• Present analysis and interpretation for portfolio review and planning
• Support short and long term operational / strategic business activities through analysis
• Develop recommended solutions through research and analysis of data
• Identifies gaps and provides solutions
• Positive role model for the organization representing UHC at meetings
• Supports, embraces, and promotes the United corporate culture
• Serves as a key resource on complex and / or critical issues
• Support functional or segment teams or projects
• Can adapt and react professionally as the point of escalation

This role will be Horsham, PA based with potential for remote work.

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:

• College degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in Resource Capacity Planning and Management
• 2+ years of experience in working with large data sets and relational databases
• 2+ years of experience in Excel in merging large datasets from multiple data sources to facilitate full analysis activities
• 2+ years of experience with Tableau or other data visualization programs (PowerBI)
• 2+ years of experience as a liaison between members of a large, matrixed organization - from C-level to developers and fellow analysts
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in portfolio management
• 2+ years of experience with Portfolio Management tools and standards
• Experience in making data visual
• Basic understanding of business financial operations
• SharePoint experience
• Knowledgeable in Agile
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• Excellent communication skills: written, visual and presentations

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

Careers at UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. The Boomer generation is the fastest growing market segment in health care. And we are the largest business in the nation dedicated to serving their unique health and well-being needs. Up for the challenge of a lifetime? Join a team of the best and the brightest to find bold new ways to proactively improve the health and quality of life of these 9 million customers. You'll find a wealth of dynamic opportunities to grow and develop as we work together to heal and strengthen our health care system. Ready? It's time 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/hourly range for Colorado residents is $64,800 to $116,000. The salary/hourly range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $71,400 to $127,400. 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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