Principal Data Analyst - Remote

Optum

Optum, a leader in healthcare technology, is focused on improving global health outcomes by connecting people to essential care and data resources. They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and seek professionals to help advance health equity across communities. The Principal Data Analyst plays a crucial role on the Life Sciences Data Development and Enrichment Team by driving the development of new data products and solutions.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Manage and manipulate structured data to build business intelligence tools.
• Develop optimized queries and guide analytics team in generating reports.
• Consult with stakeholders to understand business needs and study requirements.
• Maintain expertise in study designs for population health and efficacy studies.
• Create workflows and specifications for data processing and reporting.
• Safeguard information systems and protect against unauthorized access.
• Evaluate data quality and enhance analytics process efficiency.
• Develop specifications for data structure and analysis models.
• Build relationships as a subject expert for clinical and claims data.
• Collaborate on data acquisition strategies and execution.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including leadership.
• Work in an agile framework, crafting user stories for development.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

This role requires you to have:

• Product analysis
• Business analysis
• Technology consulting
• Project management

You would benefit from having:

• Data solutions for Life Sciences
• Healthcare strategy development
• Experience with EHR data
• NLP technologies

Optum values diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities to all applicants. They adhere to federal and state laws, supporting diversity in the workplace. UnitedHealth Group is committed to equitable healthcare and mitigating health disparities.