Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life’s best work.(sm)

The Senior Data Analyst will be part of the Data Science team within Wellmed and is responsible for defining and refining business report requirements and performing statistical analysis for machine learning and AI that address business needs.  They must be able to document and develop reporting solutions.  This position plays an important role in the development and implementation of business intelligence and corporate data science solutions.  May also serve as a liaison between business users and IT report developers to understand reporting needs, develop requirements, and ensure data architecture is implemented to support alignment with business requirements.  Analyst will partner with stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop tools and models such as segmentation, dashboards, data visualizations, decision aids and business case analysis to support the organization.   Actively participates in development and support of reporting and business intelligence solutions.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, tests, documents and maintains database queries and reports
• Works with internal and external department customers to define and document requirements to enrich reporting capabilities
• Solves complex problems and develops innovative solutions
• Provides explanations and information to others on the most complex issues
• Develops systematic reporting processes and procedures to ensure timely delivery of daily, weekly, monthly, annual and ad hoc reporting to management
• Troubleshoots data integrity issues, analyzes data for completeness to meet business goals and trending
• Transfers data into meaningful, professional and easy to understand formats for various audiences
• Recommends and implements new or modified reporting methods and procedures to improve report content and completeness of information
• Supports complex projects that require cross functional coordination  
• Coordinates and collaborates with end users, data warehouse developers, DBA’s, and the change/release manager to ensure total system quality assurance is met at all times
• Serves as a resource to staff, answering questions and assisting with department informatics, reporting and trending, and workflow/operational issues
• Escalates issues to department leadership for support and guidance
• Performs analysis by developing and executing SQL queries on various sets of data streams, inclusive of normalizing data as needed, and evaluates downstream business systems, processes, and/or organizational impacts
• Assists in the development and testing of new reports and ongoing support of existing solutions, including defect identification and resolution
• Advises on the implications of existing systems that can be applied to a reporting problem. Identifies risks and issues and seeks approval on complex matters
• Checks, instructs, and otherwise functionally directs technical staff in order to achieve desired end-results on complex problems
• Serves as subject matter expert and provides operational support to internal business partners and external business partners
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

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 in Business, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology or related field (4+ additional years of comparable work experience beyond the required years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree)
• 5+ years of combined experience with development and testing related to reporting and analysis
• Experience with health plan or health care administration
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Visio software applications
• Proficiency in SQL or similar programming language and developing efficient, well performing queries
• Proficiency in Tableau or similar data visualization tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• DataIku ML Practitioner and/or Advanced Designer Certification
• Azure Data Scientist Associate Certification or Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate Certification
• Experience in Medicare Risk Adjustment and/or HEDIS Quality
• Knowledge of Health Care Industry and/or experience in HEDIS, CAHPS/HOS and Medicare Advantage Part D (MAPD) operations
• Knowledge and or experience with reading and interpreting contracts related to Healthcare relationships
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding requirements and regulations

Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

WellMed was founded in 1990 with a vision of being a physician-led company that could change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Through the WellMed Care Model, we specialize in helping our patients stay healthy by providing the care they need from doctors who care about them. We partner with multiple Medicare Advantage health plans in Texas and Florida and look forward to continuing growth.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, Washington or New York City Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, Washington or New York City residents is $85,000 to $167,300. 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 employees working remotely will be required to adhere to 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 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.