Senior Business Data Analyst - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)Optum Advisory Services is seeking a skilled Healthcare Senior Business Data Analyst to be an integral part of cloud-based data warehousing and analytics initiatives for our Health systems/Provider clients. The candidate will be expected to work closely with functional Health System domain experts as well as technical subject matter experts to elicit functional, technical and integration requirements and/or user stories for the new Datawarehouse, data lake and/or data marts. Candidate will also be responsible for supporting the data modelling and data integration design efforts by performing data analysis, data profiling as well as helping with mapping source data to target data model attributes.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Facilitate JAD sessions with functional SMEs, source system SMEs and Data Architects to elicit Business and Functional Requirements

Curate and Finalize candidate set of fields for each subject area/functional domain

Prepare Business Requirement Document and/or documents user stories in Agile tool (like Jira/Rally)

Support data analysis/ profiling of source data feeds and systems of record

Summarize Data Analysis findings and enable solution design and data modelling decisions

Create source to target mapping across different data propagation layers of the data warehouse /data mart architecture

Support user acceptance testing

Identify and curate data de-identification for PHI/PII fields

Supporting data mapping to both relational Data Model attributes and FHIR resources

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:Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)

8+ years of healthcare domain knowledge and experience, preferably in Health System/Provider domain

6+ years of experience writing Business requirement, Use cases and /or user stories, preferably for data warehouse, data mart initiatives

6+ years of hand-on experience with data analysis/profiling

4+ years of SQL Scripting

4+ years of experience creating functional test cases and supporting user acceptance testing

4+ years of years of experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Teradata etc.)

4+ years of consulting experience working on project-based delivery using Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

4+ years of experience in Agile Delivery

Preferred Qualifications:Experience and working exposure in cloud environment, preferably Azure

Experience with Healthcare data, mapping, and data analysis, HL7, FHIR and other healthcare standards

Knowledge of data sources in Provider domain (i.e. EMR, ERP, Workforce Management, Supply Chain, G/L etc.)

Excellent communication skills with ability to describe data/capability stories and explain value to customers

Knowledge and experience of mapping source data to FHIR resources

Ability to support multiple client initiatives or projects

Strong documentation and facilitation skills

Ability to communicate complex concepts verbally and in writing

Experience and credibility interacting with functional and technology leadership

Willingness to travel up to 80%

Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.Careers with Optum . Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado/Connecticut/Nevada residents is $94,500 to $171,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.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.Job Keywords: Senior Business Data Analyst, Telecommute, Telecommuter, Telecommuting, Work at Home, Work from Home, Remote