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Data 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: At UnitedHealth Group and Optum, we want to make healthcare work better for everyone. This depends on hiring the best and brightest. With a thriving ecosystem of investment and innovation, our business in Ireland is constantly growing to support the healthcare needs of the future. Our teams are at the forefront of building and adapting the latest technologies to propel healthcare forward in a way that better serves everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, we use the most advanced development tools, AI, data science and innovative approaches to make the healthcare system work better for everyone. As a Data Analyst, you 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 analyse 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. Your work will help us develop, enhance, and maintain business intelligence tools that will have an impact on business decisions. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model. Primary Responsibilities of the Data Analyst:
- Design and develop data queries and programs through Python, Oracle, SAS, or other similar tools to create data sets and models for analysing and interpreting key drivers of health care trends (i.e. medical cost, utilisation, etc.)
- Build and maintain user friendly and informative dashboards and summarisations that provide actionable insights to stakeholders using relevant data visualisation 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 summarise analytic findings
- Provide ongoing, meaningful, communications to leadership on project status, results and conclusions from analyses
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (data science, analytics, mathematics, economics, business, statistics, engineering, or finance) or equivalent experience.
- Intermediate experience in programming and data analytics in a professional setting.
- Intermediate experience programming statistical models, demonstrate understanding of different statistical methods and approaches.
- Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with MS Excel for data analytics.
- Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI, or similar.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and translate complex concepts into practical solutions.
About the Company
UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka, MN, United States
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are... Read more