Principal Research Data Analyst Healthcare - Remote

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 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.

The Optum Center for Research and Innovation (OCRI) is seeking a Principal Data Analyst that will work integrally with the pillar leads as a primary resource for the design, collection, analysis, presentation and publication of priority research projects. The Principal Data Analyst will report to the Research Director of OCRI.

The Principal Data Analyst will have both an active individual contributor role and serve as infrastructure-specific lead to help develop and evaluate impactful clinical programs, increase efficiency, and ensure quality. Ideal candidates will have expertise in SAS or SQL programming to build analytic datasets from administrative claims and other health care databases, and experience in health services research/health economic and outcomes methodologies.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop methods, perform statistical analysis, and generate reports to answer research questions
• Provide input into the development of project-specific study protocols (or abbreviated analysis plans)
• Demonstrate the ability to manage all analytic/programming aspects of a research study from design development to completion
• Support the data and analytics team as a data and programming expert
• Assist with manuscript development
• Perform data quality control checks on code and deliverables
• Co-lead our efforts to develop standard programs and related processes to efficiently build analytic datasets to support program evaluations and health care research

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:

• 8+ years of experience programming in SAS or SQL
• 8+ years of experience supporting health services, health economics, and outcomes research
• 8+ years of experience with administrative claims data, EHR/EMR data, or complex relational health care databases required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience using large administrative claims assets from health plan/payers
• 8+ years of experience establishing and developing standard process and programs to improve quality and increase efficiency of research using real-world data
• 8+ years of experience working with 100% Medicare data
• Proficiency in executing multi-step data management and analysis tasks including creating data dictionaries and specification documents from research protocols
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and solve technical problems
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities
• Proven solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven highly motivated and able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in development of analytic plans and protocols
• Experience with CMS's Virtual Research Data Center (VRDC)
• Demonstrated ability to participate in project design and interpretation

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.