Financial Data Management Technical Systems Analyst - Remote - Remote Eligible

Financial Data Management Technical Systems Analyst

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

This Financial Data Management Technical Systems Analyst role is key to continued growth and success of Optum Health's Finance & Accounting organization through project system migrations and efficiency generating processes within the Financial Data Management team. Positions in this function create and deliver high quality system solutions for our applications, products and services across all technology functions. They consult with users and technology specialists to define business processes and the information systems for supporting those processes. Individuals in these roles may perform analysis and also serve as business liaisons to understand and refine business requirements. They provide technical support in developing systems that are cost effective and meet users' requirements. This function works to create systems that work together in a cohesive manner, enforcing standards and methods consistently across the enterprise. Roles may support both current system improvements and maintenance along with new system development.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Construct queries with the use of filtering, cross db joins, for the purposes of targeted research and system support
• Communicate barriers/issues with current processes or approaches based on personal understanding and interaction with other teams
• Suggest changes to senior management using analytics to support your recommendations based on real world processes
• Interpret, evaluate and interrelate research data and develop integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making
• Create informative, actionable and repeatable reporting that highlights relevant business trends and opportunities for improvement
• Understand and communicate the financial and operational impact of any changes
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Improve systems by studying current practices, designing modifications in SQL/SSIS/Databricks/Python
• Backfill for the CapRev software workflow when needed
• Stored Procedure analysis and development

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:

• 2+ years of finance, accounting, computer science or data analytics
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems infrastructure, system implementation and on-going support
• Intermediate proficiency in SQL
• Proven ability to solve complex issues involving overlapping mathematical and business criteria independently
• Proven confident in analyzing and understanding Excel workbooks with financial data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health care experience
• Experience with Databricks/Python/SSIS
• Experience with Visio/JDraw
• Experience in taking ownership or leading on assigned tasks
• Proven communication skills targeting the present audience as well as generalized messaging via documents and written statements
• Proven ability to effectively manage and deliver to stated timelines in an environment of competing priorities
• Proven systematic and logical approach to problem-solving

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.