Homeoffice Advisory Services Consultant - Remote
Optum · Eden Prairie, MN, United States Of America · Remote
About the job
In joining the Optum Advisory Services Trend Analytics Consulting team: you will be part of a team that is leader in health care cost analytics, with a proven track record of supporting health plans across the country though a diverse staff of Actuaries, Data/Research Analysts, and Business/Technology Consultants. Our consulting team has continued to expand capabilities and consulting presence by identifying, developing, and executing on new and exciting business opportunities.
As a member of our high-performing team, you'll help support Optum's growth and financial goals while you help shape our future. As an Analytics Services Consultant, you will be empowered, supported, and encouraged to use your analytical expertise as you perform financial analysis and build models that improve health plan competitiveness.
On Our Team You Will Have The Opportunity To
- Solve problems through issue identification, research and data gathering; Accurate and insightful analysis; Relevant and actionable recommendations
- Develop Written communications, persuasive presentations & compelling deliverables
- Build and leverage relationships with colleagues and clients
- Effective project & time management; Flexibility in your work schedule
- Participation in team problem solving; Contribution to team effectiveness
- You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
- Extract, analyze, aggregate, and interpret data
- Perform quantitative analysis of health care claims utilization and cost data
- Participate in client relationships and communications
- Prepare information for clients, build reports, and assist with project scheduling and coordination of tasks
- Develop, review, and analyze detailed data sets leveraged for client reporting/analytics
- Take accountability for work within a fast paced, exciting environment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of experience working in a corporate environment including experience collecting, analyzing, and summarizing qualitative/quantitative data within a healthcare environment
- 2+ years of experience working in either SAS, SQL, or Python
- 2+ years of experience working with formulas, calculations, charts, graphs in MS Excel
- 2+ years of experience working in either Power BI or Tableau
- 2+ years of experience and/or exposure in dealing with health care claims experience and/or Pharmacy claims experience (i.e., understanding of costs, expected claims, diagnosis codes, procedure codes, pharmacy terminology)
- 2+ years of experience working in a consultancy or healthcare field
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including written and verbal forms of communication
- Proven analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
- Flexibility to manage changing priorities/requirements/deadlines
- Willing to relocate to Minnesota
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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.