Senior Analyst - Healthcare Economics, Dublin – Hybrid

Optum is a global organisation 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role:

As a Fortune 5 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you’ll have or the challenges you’ll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams. healthcare system works better for everyone.

As a Senior Analyst – Healthcare Economics, this role will perform critical research and investigation of key business problems. Using analytical skills, you will develop and improve quantitative data analytics and set performance targets for the enterprise. As a subject matter expert, you will interpret and analyze clinical data from various sources and recommend best approaches for its consolidation You will be empowered to support short and long term operational/strategic business activities; develop, enhance, and maintain business intelligence tools that will have an impact on business decisions.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

Design and develop data queries and programs through Python, SQL or other similar tools to create data sets and models for analyzing and interpreting key drivers of health care trends (i.e. medical cost, utilization, etc.). Build and maintain user friendly and informative dashboards and summarizations that provide actionable insights to stakeholders using relevant data visualization aids. Support & maintain Key Performance metrics while producing actionable insights for improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders and internal business partners to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions. Apply Data Quality Assurance Techniques to verify accuracy and reliability of data and reports, identifying and resolving data quality issues. Implement data governance in line with company standards. Conduct Ad Hoc Analysis and solve complex data issues and provide consultative advice and summarize analytic findings. Provide ongoing, meaningful, communications to leadership on project status, results and conclusions from analyses.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (data science, analytics, mathematics, economics, business, statistics, engineering, or finance) or equivalent experience. Experience in programming and data analytics either from educational study or professional experience. Experience programming statistical models, demonstrate understanding of different statistical methods and approaches. Experience with MS Excel, SQL (Snowflake, Databricks) for data analytics. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Adaptable and keen to learn new technology/ programming language. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in relevant field (data science, analytics, mathematics, economics, business, statistics, engineering, or finance) or equivalent experience Proficiency in analytic tools such as SQL, R and Python. Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI, or similar. Proficiency in Machine Learning and AI models and algorithms.   Proficiency using other MS Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Teams & OneNote. Experience working with large data sets.

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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 marginalised 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 employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.

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