Data Governance Business Analysis Consultant - Remote

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm) On the one hand, no industry is moving faster than health care. On the other, no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward than Optum and UnitedHealth Group. That's what makes this opportunity so inviting. We have hundreds of business verticals across our matrixed organizations that are bringing thousands of new ideas, services and products to the marketplace every year. Our goal is simple. Use data and technology to help drive change and make the health care system work better for everyone. When you join us as a Business Analysis Consultant, you'll be engaged in a complex business model that is highly adaptable to build solutions that meet their customer needs in a competitive and effective way. If you're out to do more, this is the place to be. As a member of the Strategic Data Management (SDM) team, the Data Governance Business Analysis Consultant staff member will play a critical role to establish OptumHealth Business Operations HouseCall's Data Governance across Home and Community and create a scalable, standard approach in how we collaborate across teams to get alignment in data definitions, new data requests, changes to existing data and maintain this information in a centralized Data Governance platform. The Consultant is also going to assist with policies/procedures, guidance documentation on approaches to managing data, data projects and facilitate meetings as needed. This is a challenging role that relies on your ability to effectively lead and collaborate both internally and externally, continue to monitor excellence in governance and get proper alignment with stakeholders. Your ability to use various methodologies and tools to collaborate in a cross-matrix environment will drive long term success keeping the team on track as you help roll out and implement data changes. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to work both within this area and collaborate across the organization. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: * Leads, develops and implements data standards, quality considerations and approaches, a Centers of Excellence for Data Governance within HouseCalls, Home and Community and connect broader with the Enterprise Governance efforts * Advance the organization's thinking of data governance concepts, explaining the benefits of data governance within the context of the user's needs * Partners with Business, Technical and Strategic Product to manage project commitments in an agile framework; rapidly delivering value to our customers via technology solutions * Develop documentation, processes, PnPs (Policies and Procedures) and develop other documentation to manage and govern data appropriately * Communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written forms, and be able to present and demonstrate work to technical and non-technical stakeholders * Proficient in being able to work independently and with others 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: * 5+ years implementing, assisting or managing Data Governance processes and approaches with clients or internal to an organization * 5+ years of experience with at least one of the following healthcare data types: HL7, FHIR, CCD, EMR/EHR or EDI (Claims, Member, Remittances), or other healthcare data structures and domains * Experience in data management processes and tools and applications, including process mapping and lineage toolsets (e.g. Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Erwin or other) * Experience in process documentation, data specification documentation and policies and procedures (or Standard Operating Procedures) * Experience delivering results within a matrix organization and influencing without direct authority * Experience managing relationships across a variety of internal cross functional departments, lines of business, and externally with vendors and clients * Working knowledge of agile methodologies and techniques Preferred Qualification: * Bachelor's Degree Soft Skills: * Excellent oral and written communication skills with respect to both technical and non-technical audiences across various levels in the organization * Demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and time management * Highly analytical, curious and creative * Solid organization skills, very detail oriented, with careful attention to work processes * Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on hand-offs to other groups * Enjoys a fast-paced environment and the opportunity to quickly learn new skills * Ability to work creatively and flexibly, both independently and as part of a team * Experience with or an interest in learning to work with complex healthcare data and Cloud technologies About us: Our mission is to use technology, analytics and information to save lives and improve the quality of care by developing and delivering the next generation of clinical informatics and analytic systems. By focusing on the power of data, we hope to support clinicians in getting useful, timely, well-organized insights that improve the health of our patients and the community as a whole. Our culture is intellectually rigorous, focused on solving daunting analytical and technical challenges while supporting employees to maintain a healthy balance of hard work and fun. We pride ourselves on the quality of our employees, the importance of our mission and the clients we serve. Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges. California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. * All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy 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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