Clinical Data Analyst – Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Clinical Data Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the Government Channel, with a focus on market-level data analysis, population health trends, and oversight of market and vendor performance. This individual contributor role is responsible for gathering, validating, and preparing healthcare data; developing and maintaining Tableau dashboards; and producing both recurring and ad hoc reports. The analyst ensures the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data deliverables that consultants and leadership depend on for market opportunity assessments, solution development, and client-facing engagements.

In addition to supporting government proposals, the analyst will design dashboards to measure the effectiveness of implemented solutions and extract market-level datasets to enable consultants to evaluate new opportunities. This is a technical, execution-focused role with primary responsibility for data preparation, visualization, and reporting.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pull and prepare market-level data sets to support consultants in opportunity identification
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports in response to defined requirements
• Ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of reporting outputs
• Document data sources, business rules, and reporting methodologies
• Collaborate with consultants and senior team members to provide accurate data deliverables for RFPs, ongoing solutioning efforts and specific steady state market needs
• Troubleshoot data discrepancies and escalate issues as needed
• Contributes to process improvements that enhance reporting efficiency and data quality
• Manage assigned tasks, meeting deadlines and adhering to established standards

Job Scope and Guidelines:

• Provide ongoing data analytic support to the Government Proposal and Operations teams
• Execute on defined reporting, dashboard, and data requests; escalates non-standard or complex issues
• Applies established metrics, data definitions, and business rules
• Works under the direction of consultants and senior team members
• Focuses on operational execution rather than interpretation or strategic consulting

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
 

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare data analytics or reporting
• 3+ years of experience and proficiency in querying and managing data
• 3+ years of proficiency with Tableau (dashboard development, report automation)
• Solid skills in Excel and PowerPoint for ad hoc reporting and analysis
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to work independently while following established guidance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with systems such as CSP Facets, SMART reporting, or similar healthcare data platforms
• Demonstrated familiarity with healthcare terminology and operations, including clinical workflows, claims processing, authorizations, denials, and provider relations
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences
• Solid understanding of data governance principles and best practices in healthcare data management
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, particularly in documenting and presenting data reports

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.