Senior Business Analyst - US Telecommute

Position Description:We'll put you in the driver's seat on vital projects that have strategic importance to our mission of helping people lead healthier lives. Yes, we share a mission that inspires. We need your organizational talents and business discipline to help fuel ours. It's the opportunity to do your life's best work.Description: The Senior business analyst will lead the creation and implementation of SAM edit macros to assist with capacity constraints and provide subject matter expertise for automation projects on the UNET platform. Will partner with the CCM and National SAM edit teams to ensure consistency across analytics.Primary Responsibilities: Exploring alternative automation solutions for correct claim payment Creating/maintaining Macros to limit false positives from SAM/SEAL/CIRE etc. Partner with the Automation Team for enhancing Edit Rules to increase savings Collaborate with Optum Business Partners for CCM savings opportunities Serve as subject matter resource and assist with analysis for department system enhancements and business analysis

Required Qualifications:Associate's Degree (or higher) in Computer Science or High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of Programming experience 2+ years of experience with C+ or Visual Basic 2+ years of SQL experience 2+ years of experience analyzing and problem solving 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Visio or other process flow creation tools 1+ years of experience performing Data AnalyticsIntermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, tables, charts, VLOOKSUP, concatenate, IF, THEN statements, etc.)Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of Program or Project management experience 1+ years of Healthcare experiencePhysical Requirements and Work Environment: Extended periods of sitting at a computer and use of hands/fingers across keyboard or mouse Home or in-house office environmentCareers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 6 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.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.