Senior Data Analyst - MN or PA Markets - Remote

UnitedHealthcare is simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities, and removing barriers to quality care. The Senior Data Analyst will develop complex reporting, analytics, and business insights for Medicare Advantage supplemental benefit programs and vendor partnerships, while analyzing data, ensuring data quality and compliance, and providing recommendations for operational and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, opportunities, and actionable insights that support business objectives and client outcomes
• Develop deep subject matter expertise in Medicare Advantage product, eligibility, supplemental benefit, and utilization data to support business partners, vendors, and leadership with data-driven decision making
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable reporting solutions, dashboards, analytical models, and data products using SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, and other modern data technologies
• Acquire, integrate, transform, and validate data from diverse internal and external sources to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of reporting and analytics deliverables
• Develop, optimize, and maintain ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines across SQLServer, Snowflake, Databricks, and related cloud-based data platforms
• Partner with business stakeholders, account management teams, vendors, and technical resources to gather requirements, define solutions, and deliver high-value analytics capabilities
• Translate complex data and analytical findings into clear, concise, and actionable recommendations through reports, presentations, dashboards, and visualizations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and leadership by providing data-driven insights, performance analysis, forecasting, and strategic recommendations that drive business decision-making
• Lead or contribute to multiple concurrent initiatives by managing priorities, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate manual activities, and implement best practices that enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and data quality
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, data dictionaries, process flows, specifications, and operational procedures that facilitates knowledge sharing and long-term solution sustainability
• Ensure data solutions align with organizational standards for performance, reliability, security, scalability, compliance, and data governance
• Perform adhoc analyses, develop prototypes, and build proof-of-concept solutions to evaluate new opportunities and address evolving business needs
• Mentor and support team members by sharing technical expertise, promoting development best practices, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
• Stay current on emerging technologies, analytics methodologies, cloud platforms, and industry best practices to drive innovation and improve organizational capabilities

Requirements:

• • 5+ years of experience developing and optimizing complex SQL queries and data solutions with advanced/expert-level SQL proficiency
• • 3+ years of experience with scripting or programming languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies
• • 3+ years of experience in data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, or related analytical roles
• • 3+ years of healthcare industry experience
• • Experience working with large and complex datasets across multiple data sources and platforms
• • Experience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT processes and data integration solutions
• • Experience utilizing modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, SQL Server, or other cloud-based analytics technologies
• • Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts and analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including business stakeholders, vendors, and senior leadership
• • Reside within a commutable distance of either Minnetonka, MN or Fort Washington, PA
• • 3+ years of experience supporting Medicare Advantage programs, with a strong understanding of the Medicare Advantage line of business
• • Experience supporting Medicare Advantage, Supplemental Benefits, Eligibility, Claims, or related healthcare programs
• • Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or other iterative delivery environments
• • Experience with dashboarding and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• • Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, or serving as a technical resource within a team
• • Experience with cloud-based data warehousing, big data, and advanced analytics solutions