Senior Data Analyst

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and execute data models and dashboards extensively using Power BI with high proficiency in DAX
• Analyze large healthcare or supply chain datasets to identify trends and actionable insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define KPIs and reporting needs
• Write efficient, high-quality code using SQL and Python
• Present findings through compelling data narratives to technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to data governance best practices
• Business storytelling and communication skills for translating complex data into actionable insights
• Maintain high accuracy under tight timelines and manage multiple deliverables
• Ownership of data analytics and reporting, building analytical models and resolving data discrepancies and anomalies
• Leadership of junior analysts and cross-functional collaboration
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
  
  

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of SQL, Python and BI tool experience
• Experience in US healthcare provider or supply chain systems/analytics
• Familiarity with HIPAA-compliant data handling
  
  

• Exposure to predictive modeling or machine learning