Director Data Analytics

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Business Intelligence team, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities
• Develop and implement the overall BI strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of BI solutions, including data warehouses, dashboards, and reporting systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across all BI systems and processes
• Drive continuous improvement in BI processes, tools, and methodologies
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in business intelligence and data analytics
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
• Hands-on development of BI solutions, including coding and debugging
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into BI solutions to enhance data analysis and predictive modeling
• Transform traditional reporting systems into AI-enhanced solutions for better insights and automation
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or a related field, with 5+ years in a leadership role
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, QlikView)
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL)
• Proven excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in BI tools or data analytics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate)
• Experience in software engineering or data-driven organizations
• Experience with cloud-based BI solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of machine learning and advanced analytics techniques

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.