Data Analytics Business Analyst - Phoenix, AZ

Some people take things as they come. Others relentlessly push themselves to go farther. Combine health care and technology, which are two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet, with UnitedHealth Group's culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get: industry-leading health care services at a company that's improving the lives of millions. As Data Analytics Business Analyst you will design and develop reports and analyze data to measure clinical outcomes, network performance and methodology levers. You will investigate key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and health care costs data. As the Analyst, you will interpret and analyze clinical data from various sources and recommend best approaches for its consolidation. Your analyses will be used to create viable, real-world solutions in a complex health care landscape. The work is as challenging as it is rewarding. You'll open doors to new opportunities. This is where bold people with big ideas are writing the next chapter in health care. Join us. There's never been a better time to do your life's best work.(sm)

We are searching for an innovative Data Analytics Business Analyst to join our experienced team in Phoenix AZ. This creative role offers an excellent opportunity to directly impact an innovative function and secure your future with an industry leader. This role will be located at the UnitedHealthcare Community & State (UHC C&S) Phoenix office and primarily focus on their needs. This would include attending market and possible state meetings and aligning on requirements and be pro-active in sharing appropriate information with the Health Plan, Finance team and regulatory/encounter teams. The Data Analytics Business Analyst will support short and long term operational/strategic business activities with data and information needs, prescribed in the contract with the Health Plans as well as those of the Regulatory/Encounter senior leadership. The chosen candidate will research, investigate and document key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and healthcare costs data as well as lead in the coordination and quality control of business processes and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide management with statistical findings and conclusions in analyzing interpreting trends and root cause analysis; leverage UHC C&S data assets, products and processes to ensure use of UHC Business Intelligence best practices


• Strong communication and documentation skills in order to explain data to our leaders and the Health Plans as necessary


• Qualified to build and run UHC C&S data analytics and reports using the reporting and analytics tools as well as partnering with the core reporting and analytic teams to as necessary


• Assesses, interprets, document and analyzes customer needs and requirements


• Solves problems and/or conducts analyses


• Provide analytical support and expertise when compiling and reporting information


• Evaluate, interpret, document and analyze data and/or business processes


• Evaluate and present information in a manner that will facilitate management's understanding of the results and impact


• Produce, analyze, document and monitor new, routine and ad hoc requirements


• Work with core teams in multiple locations


• Strong ability to identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems


• Solve moderately complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analyses


• Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks


• Translates concepts into practice


• Coaches, provides feedback, and guides others

Primary Characteristics

• Capacity to handle and facilitate financial and medical/case management focused questions


• Ability to extract contract language into usable reports both regulatory and operational


• Project Management Skills; this role can be crucial as a Business Analyst especially in the early stage report planning phase of health plan requirements


• Strong ability to articulate medical and financial data trends to medical and non-medical staff

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a healthcare environment


• At least a beginner level proficiency with SQL, SAS and/or other statistical programs


• Data analysis experience


• 3+ years of experience in Business Analysis/gathering/documenting requirements


• 2+ years of experience with client relations/customer service


• Proficiency in MS Excel

Preferred qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree


• Project Management experience

Careers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings out the best in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll find some of the most amazingly talented people in health care here. We serve the health care needs of low income adults and children with debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic, outcomes-based approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive health care, community and government partners to heal health care and create positive change for those who need it most. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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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