IT Operating Systems Consultant - Plymouth, MN - Full-time / Part-time

Position Description:


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As an IT Operating Systems Consultant, you would work with a variety of individuals that may include business users, internal and external customers, application developers, QA, project leaders and others with a primary focus on large-scale systems, applications, databases and reports leveraging multiple tools, processes, and technologies.
Positions in this function review, analyzes, and modify programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale computer system. Evaluates system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. This function provides expertise in software systems programming, operating software applications, consults on complex projects/existing applications, and overall operating systems.
Primary Responsibilities:

Maintenance and support of current internal reporting/forecasting tools
Gathering business requirements
Design, develop, and test applications used internally by peers and externally to IT leaders
Provide technical support for non-programming staff
Plan and manage assignments of varying scope
Establish new and drive current business processes
Collaborate with team members to implement strategies to streamline current system processes
Reviews the work of others.
Develops innovative approaches.
Sought out as expert.
Serves as a leader/ mentor.

Requirements:

24 hr on-call rotation required (one week approximately every 23 weeks)
HS Diploma/GED
5+ years of Supporting/Maintaining Operating Systems
United States Citizenship
Ability to obtain favorable adjudication following submission of Department of Defense eQuip Form SF86
Assets:

5+ years of System Development experience
5+ years of Business analysis experienceThis position requires U.S. citizenship and proof of favorable adjudication following submission of Department of Defense eQuip Form SF86, (the National Agency Check Legal and Credit or “NACLC”). Successful completion of the NACLC process is a requirement for continued employment in this role. NACLC processing will be initiated by our TRICARE Security Officer post-offer, and can take 3-6 months for a final decision communication from the Department of Defense. Candidates will be allowed to begin employment with UnitedHealth Group in this role based on an interim clearance, and final results will be communicated as they are received. Failure to obtain final NACLC approval will result in termination from this roleCombine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.SM
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.