Business Planning Analyst

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: January 19, 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**You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.**Primary Responsibilities:**+ Compile, analyze, review, forecast, and trend complex data+ Present analysis and interpretation for operational and business review and planning+ Support short and long term operational / strategic business activities through analysis+ Develop recommended business solutions through research and analysis of data and business process and implement when appropriate+ Support ad hoc operational/strategic business activities through analysis and reporting+ Review and report on key operational metrics including volume, average handle time, shrinkage, occupancy, utilization, attrition, and SLA/turnaround time+ Perform other job-related work as assignedYou'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:**+ High School Diploma/GED (or higher) OR 3+ years of Workforce Management experience supporting Call Center or Back Office operations+ 2+ years of Workforce Management (WFM) experience supporting Call Centers or Back Office (investigation/transactional) operations+ 1+ years of experience with long- or short-range planning and forecasting, financial modeling and complex data analysis+ 1+ years of experience handling complex operations and financial issues that may have divisional or companywide scope+ Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs and automated database management systems (Excel and PowerPoint)**Preferred Qualifications:**+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or a related field+ Experience in the Healthcare industry+ Experience with Workforce Management (WFM) software including NICE, Aspect, Verint+ Experience presenting complex informationAdditional Competencies:+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify trends and influence business decisions+ Excellent oral and written communication skills_To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment._**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.*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.**Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada or New York City Residents Only:** The salary range for Colorado residents is $26.15 to $46.63. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada / New York City residents is $28.85 to $51.30. 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._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._\#RPO

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