Business Analyst - Eligibly - Eden Prairie, MN

You are a thought leader who thrives on developing new solutions to solve tough challenges. As a critical member of our business analysis team, you will help rewrite the future of UnitedHealth Group. Here, your analytical and innovative skills will help us with our mission of helping people live healthier lives. Yes, we share a mission that inspires. And we need your organizational talents and business discipline to help fuel that mission. Are you ready to analyze data and deliver bold, business - savvy ideas to impact the lives of millions?As a Business Analysis Consultant, you will be empowered to support short and long term operational / strategic business activities; develop, enhance and maintain operational information and models that will have an impact on business decisions. In this leadership role, you will have the opportunity to take the contributions of analysts and create valuable solutions to improve the health care system. Join us! Your passion for performance can fuel your life's best work.(sm)
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Subject Matter Expert on lifecycle of eligibility data and the consumption of that data

Advise consumers on best practice and appropriate use

Analyze and investigate data for new / existing client eligibility requirements  to develop eligibility setup design

Positions in this function will conduct and manage analyzing, reviewing, and presenting information on client eligibility to ensure member experience

Implement effective solutions through research and analysis of data

Analyze data to identify potential opportunities, needs, issues, and problems that could impact business results

Lead and manage customer readiness activities

Solves complex problems and develops innovative solutions

Performs complex conceptual analyses

Provides explanations and information to others on the most complex issues

Assess impact of new / changing Products and provide recommendations for incorporating in existing processes

Demonstrate and apply understanding of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's business (e.g., specific business capabilities, functions, processes and business cycles)

Demonstrate and apply understanding of health care industry trends and their drivers

Demonstrate and apply understanding of applicable regulations (e.g., HIPAA, SOX) and UHG policies / standards (e.g., RSA, security)

Demonstrate understanding of the difference between business requirements and technical solutions

Maintain awareness of best practices / approaches related to the business analysis discipline (e.g., Business Analysis Body of Knowledge)

Maintain awareness of best practices / approaches related to quality and productivity (e.g., process improvement, DMAIC, Lean)

Required Qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

4+ years of Business Analysis experience

Previous Team Lead or Project Lead experience

Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:


Previous Healthcare Industry experience

Experience in Excel to include pivot tables / formulas, PowerPoint
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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and 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: Eden Prairie, MN, Minnesota, Business Analyst, Eligibly