Healthcare Data Analyst, Remote - Remote Eligible

Data Analyst II

Join Optum Health’s Financial Data Management team as a Data Analyst II and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making for our Finance, Accounting, and Business Operations partners.

In this role, you’ll work with large, structured datasets to uncover insights that drive strategic and operational outcomes across the organization. You’ll design and build business intelligence tools, develop scalable data solutions, and deliver actionable recommendations that influence key decisions.

Collaborating with stakeholders across departments, you’ll transform complex data into clear, meaningful visualizations and models that support financial and operational excellence. If you’re passionate about using data to solve real-world problems and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

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:

• Application & System Proficiency
  • Rapidly gain proficiency with specialized applications, including accounting systems and financial databases
  • Collaborate with development and leadership teams to propose system enhancements and support accounting standards
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
  • Analyze complex datasets to uncover business opportunities, risks, and performance drivers
  • Apply advanced analytics to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and optimize financial data workflows
  • Document current-state business processes, including automation, exception handling, and issue resolution within internal accounting systems
  • Develop, document, and implement test plans aligned with functional requirements for new systems or upgrades
  • Present actionable insights using compelling visuals and clear narratives
• Data Collection & Integration
  • Participate in the migration of legacy data systems to cloud-based infrastructure, with a focus on designing, optimizing, and managing data pipelines within Snowflake
  • Demonstrated experience in writing, maintaining, and debugging SQL stored procedures to support complex data transformations and business logic
  • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity through rigorous validation
  • Optimize data structures for performance in tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Complex Problem Solving
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to investigate and resolve data anomalies or logic issues
  • Address ambiguous or high-impact business challenges through root cause analysis and data-driven solutions
  • Read, write, and debug existing SQL code to optimize performance
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Translate business questions into technical requirements
  • Partner with non-technical stakeholders to define reporting goals and success metrics
  • Incorporate subject matter expertise into analytics design and algorithm development
  • Act as a key resource for resolving complex or critical data-related issues
• Maintenance & Governance
  • Ensure data freshness, reliability, and security across reporting systems
  • Adhere to data governance, compliance, and internal control policies
  • Automate report updates and monitor performance
  • Review and provide feedback on analytics work produced by peers

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of data analytics, computer science, or business intelligence experience
• 1+ years of healthcare data experience - claims, encounters, provider or member data
• Hands-on experience creating SQL Queries, Joins and Triggers
• Experience using pivot tables, lookup functions and formulas to analyze and summarize data in Excel
• Experience building data models or structured workbooks to organize and analyze large datasets in Excel
• Experience automating recurring reports using macros, Power Query, or formula-based automation
• Experience with data load processes like Extract, Transform, Load (ETL)
• Experience collaborating with business teams or technical teams to define requirements
• Knowledge of relational databases like Microsoft SQL Server or Snowflake
• Expertise in programming languages like Python, PowerShell, or .NET
• Professional proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
• Ability to work in Eastern or Central time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with payor or clinical systems (e.g. Epic, NextGen, AllScripts, Athena, eCW)
• Knowledge of healthcare data structures and terminology (claims, encounters, provider, member data, etc.)
• Understanding of core accounting principles (GAAP, accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, etc.)
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying trends, variances, and root causes
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills - able to explain technical data clearly to non-technical stakeholders

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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.