Senior IT Data / Systems Analyst (SQL) - Franklin, TN

At Optum, we are driven to transform health care not just for our own good, but for the greater good. And, with your data reporting and analysis expertise, you can join us on our mission to help make the health care system work better for everyone. As a Data Analyst, you will thrive as you design and architect data warehouse solutions. You will be a primary contributor in developing, testing and deploying key data warehouses or data marts, and you will be working with cutting edge technology. This is a unique Data Analyst role where your (fill in what makes this role different).

This role will prepare you for significant career growth as you shift to a gear you didn't know you had in you. So the contributions you'll make as a Data Analyst at Optum, the pride you will feel, the smile that will keep you company on your way home are all ways that you'll know what you do here really matters. It will be important. No, it will not be just important, it will be historic. That's why someday, you will look back at the things you achieved here and realize that you did your life's best work.(sm)

Primary Responsibilities:

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  Gather and analyze business requirements



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  Architect/Design Data Warehouse infrastructure and solutions



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  Develop technical specifications and design documents



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  Develop, enhance, integrate Data Warehouses/Data Marts and Business Intelligence Solutions



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  Test Data Warehouses/Data Marts



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  Deploy and Maintain Data Warehouses/Data Marts



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  Data analyst role responsible for working in conjunction with business analysts to develop, test and implement new production audit opportunities and trends



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  Focus on driving productivity and quality of rule outputs to allow identification staff to achieve and exceed monthly goals



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  Analyze the client's data files for quality, quantity, and accuracy



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  Use of SQL skills to identify data anomalies that may impact our rules and claim processes



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  Develop, collect and analyze metrics and data to formulate fact-based decisions and proactively implement process improvements



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  Use metrics, excellent time management skills and leadership skills to ensure business objectives and goals are met



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  Designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting all types of applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements to deliver business value



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  Developing pioneering approaches to emerging industry trends



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  Contribute to development team and help to achieve key business objectives



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  Contribute to large, complex projects to achieve key business objectives



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  Collaborate with the team on application architecture design and decision-making



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  Design and implement application enhancements in collaboration with different teams



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  Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business



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  Translates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences



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  Ability to organize and execute multiple re-occurring and one-off tasks and projects at one time



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  Experience with troubleshooting and problem solving with an analytical mindset

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years equivalent experience


• 2+ years of experience SQL with the ability to write complex SQL with experience in relational databases


• Understanding of distributed technologies and architecture


• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access


• Experience with VB.Net, C#, or other object oriented programming

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare knowledge and experience


• MS SQL Server Management Studio experience

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity 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.

Job Keywords: SQL, distributed technologies, architecture, VB.Net, C#, Franklin, TN, Tennessee