Optum ยท 21 hours ago
Principal Data Analyst MARS and TMSIS - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $193K/yr
7+ years expOptum is dedicated to improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. The Principal Data Analyst will be responsible for analyzing complex SQL, documenting business processes, and collaborating with internal teams and customers to enhance data reporting and analytics.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Analyze and develop complex SQL in Teradata and Oracle supporting data warehouse downstream reporting and analytics
Analysis of current business processes and systems, and documenting requirements for new processes and systems
Work with internal team and the customer on business documentation and updates
Assist with user acceptance testing, including defect reporting and follow up. Help with development of test scenarios and acceptance criteria
Help with developing presentations for the internal team and customer. Solicit input from others and pull information together to create a professional presentation
Work with team to document updates needed for Operations Guide
Assist with identifying and documenting data anomalies and collaborate with cross functional teams for effective resolution
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and ensure availability to questions and clarifications from data analysts
Positive attitude and willingness to jump in and help where needed
Qualification
Required
7+ years of healthcare business analysis experience supporting business initiatives through data analysis, writing business requirements and user acceptance testing of various systems
5+ years of experience in writing SQL
4+ years of experience working with State Medicaid and CHIP agencies including federal reporting (CMS 64/21, TMSIS)
Proven ability to lead communication (written and verbal) at the customer leadership level
Proven knowledge of health insurance, HMO and managed care principles including Medicaid and Medicare regulation
Proven effective organizational, analytical, time management, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills, and habits; ability to complete assignments under tight deadlines with little/no direct supervision
Preferred
5+ years of experience in Informatica PowerCenter creating extracts
Experience with using SharePoint
Knowledge of data integration and software enhancements/planning
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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