Data and Measurement Strategy Lead – 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.
At Starship, a subsidiary of Optum Financial, you will find careers that are innovative, rewarding and empowering. We are creating a healthier future with our digital, mobile-first health savings and spending account (HSA) platform. We are streamlining the care experience by putting people in greater control of their financial health and personal wellness, by making your HSA more accessible and easier to use. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse team, with brilliant people from the financial and tech industries, who are passionate about improving the lives of others.
We’re looking for a Data Analytics Leader to join our growing team of engineers, designers, researchers and strategists. In this role, you will connect dots across several teams and user groups; planning, preparing and executing impactful data strategies to transform the way Optum Financial understands their users and takes action to improve.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

As a Data Lead in Optum Financial, you will:

Act as a bridge between Engineering and ML/Analytics, Research * Create and/or oversee the creation of data pipelines for ML/analytics to ensure we are sending the appropriate data and tracking the correct events to support business strategy

Ensure that our event specifications contain all the data we need to perform insightful business analysis

Help define our POV on what customer, event, and analytics data are needed to inform annual product and strategy planning

Evaluate, source, refine and visualize data to drive insights across the Consumer Payments organization at Optum.

Work with leadership to define a best-in-class data and measurement strategy across Optum Financial digital properties

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:

4+ years of experience in data analytics, data visualization, business intelligence, data science, or similar

4+ years translating insights from data into actionable recommendations that drive impact for the business

4+ years of experience in business analytics, in a data science or business/measurement analytics role.

4+ years of experience distilling information from large data sets and results into simple concepts and actionable insights for a variety of audiences

4+ years of experience conducting multivariate analyses using sophisticated analytical techniques and statistical methods

3+ years of experience hiring and training data analysts highly desired

2+ years of experience measuring and training junior data analysts

2+ years of experience with business analytics tools such as Adobe Analytics, tableau and SQL

2+ years of experience communicating with senior level executives and knowledge to also work with business intelligence and data science experts

Extraordinary understanding of digital healthcare and finance landscape and critical metrics for web/mobile/Apps.

Proven solid passion for business intelligence and analytics with the ability to work closely with the business teams, understand business requirements, and handle sophisticated projects related to data-driven initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in Data and/or Measurement Strategy

Demonstrable ability to translate insights from data into actionable recommendations that drive impact for the business

Proven solid ability/desire to collaborate across teams and partner types

Proven deep empathy for the user and an ability to communicate the value of empathy to stakeholders effectively

Proven adaptability to work in both a fast-paced startup environment and an enterprise environment

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 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.

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