Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Senior Business Analyst will support the Star reporting strategy, focusing on Medicare Part D measures by delivering advanced analytics and performance measurements to improve Star Ratings outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Support Stars reporting and analytics for Medicare clients, including recurring reporting deliverables and ad hoc data requests
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and assist in documenting functional and/or technical needs
- Analyze Stars performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
- Assist in maintaining and improving reporting processes and workflows
- Create basic visualizations and reports using BI tools for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Help document reporting processes, data sources, and methodologies to support team knowledge sharing
- Review CMS technical manuals and guidance to support reporting updates and compliance
Skills
- 1+ years of relevant experience in analytics, data analysis, healthcare, or a related field (or internship/academic equivalent)
- Beginner level of proficiency with Excel (formulas, Pivot Tables, basic data manipulation)
- Beginner level of proficiency with SQL or querying data
- Working knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau (academic or project experience acceptable)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate findings clearly to team members
- Exposure to healthcare, Medicare, managed care, or PBM industry
- Experience working with the Part D Medicare Star Rating Program
- Interest in data visualization, reporting automation, and process improvement
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
- Flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.
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