Associate IT System Analyst - Southfield, MI

Position 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)

Positions in this function work in the analysis phase of the system development cycle and consult with users to evaluate business requirements, identify operating procedures, evaluate existing or proposed systems and prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written. This function also is intended to include those that also may define business processes.

Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED required
• Strong character fit with our values and culture: integrity/compassion/relationships/innovation/performance
• Working knowledge of using a PC, with a basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer
• Strong work ethic
• Experience performing routine or structured work based on standard requests
• Experience using existing procedures and facts to solve routine problems or conduct routine analysis
• Strong problem solving, communication skills
• Experience performing well under work pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and organize
• Detail oriented
• Tactful and diplomatic, when offering differing opinions or ideas

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.SM

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.