Solution Analyst - Philadelphia, PA

At OptumRx, we are focused on doing things that have not been done yet; helping improve lives in ways that were unthinkable until we thought of them. Do you enjoy working with an elite team, empowered to do your best? If so, please consider this your opportunity to see your ideas come to life.
OptumRx is known for its innovative approach to health care. Widely regarded as innovators and thought leaders, our executive team has served in key administration roles, on the boards of national and community-based organizations, and in a number of advocacy roles for health care and community-based organizations. We have spent decades investing in the technology and information capabilities that help us bring new ideas to market faster; we have developed solutions that are practical today and scalable for tomorrow; and we have created collaborative teams dedicated to innovation across each of our businesses to share our best thinking. The world will never be the same. And neither should you.
In this role as Solution Analyst, you will be a highly motivated individual with a technical background necessary for analyzing business requirements, understanding the business and commercial landscape, and determining how best IT can meet the needs of the business using IT-based systems.  You will liaison with other business units and external vendors to help understand the current state and future state of the IT landscape as well as defining the Pharmacy IT Roadmap.
 
As a Solution Analyst at UHC, you will have a great opportunity to learn cutting edge technologies.  You will be exposed across the enterprise to the major Optum RX business groups and will work with very large volumes of data.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Design Customer Solutions ­in alignment between the business strategy and the technology strategy
Engage with Solution Architects, Business Partners, Other IT areas
Thought Leadership – Provide thought leadership on Analytics solutions that benefit customers through the use of Enterprise data warehouse environment
Assist solution providers with the definition and implementation of technical and business strategies
Capture and share best-practice knowledge
Collaborate with other architects
Lead data management and reporting team to ensure delivery of a solution that meets business needs as well as aligns with target architecture
Develop subject matter expertise in pharmacy benefits management and the healthcare supply chain

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of hands-on technical leadership experience successfully designing and implementing enterprise scale data solutions
5+ years of overall IT experience
3+ years of previous experience working as a Developer, with ETL or other development role
3+ years of experience advising customers on Solutions for both the technical and the business side
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with MPP, Relational or NOSQL databases
Demonstrated industry leadership in the fields of Database and / or Data Warehousing, Data Sciences and Big Data processing.
Hands on experience as a database, data warehouse or big data developer.
Working knowledge of modern software development practices and technologies such as agile methodologies and the ability to apply these practices to Analytics projects
Experience with advanced analytics, predictive modeling

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 6, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good. Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed. Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
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: Solution Analyst, Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania
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