Job Description
About the Role
At Optum, we're committed to making healthcare work better for everyone. As a Senior Business Analyst, you'll play a key role in helping us achieve this mission. You'll be part of our Business Analysis & Reporting team, where you'll work closely with our operations partners to analyze, review, and forecast data for operational and business planning. Your expertise will help us drive continuous improvement and make informed decisions that impact the healthcare system.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze complex data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Conduct variance analyses and present findings to stakeholders
- Support analysis and interpretation of results for operational business reviews and planning
- Monitor performance and highlight areas for improvement
- Develop and implement effective business solutions through research and analysis
- Produce and maintain financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
- Develop and present ad-hoc client and operational reports
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Health Administration, or related field
- Strong experience as a Business, Data, or Finance Analyst
- Proven experience working with relational databases and database structures
- Experience in analyzing business processes and workflows
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related areas; MBA (or equivalent work experience)
- Intermediate to Advanced Tableau, Alteryx, or equivalent tool experience
- High standards of accuracy and precision
- Highly motivated and driven individual with the ability to think creatively
About Optum
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. We're committed to making healthcare work better for everyone, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team. If you're passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.