Optum Behavioral Care (OBC) provides outstanding operational support, infrastructure, and resources to allow clinicians to focus on what they do best — providing exemplary care to clients. This partnership allows us to offer additional resources and operational support while maintaining our local identity and leadership.

OBC, part of the Optum family of businesses, is focused on improving millions of lives through technology-enabled behavioral health care.

The Operations Sr. Data Analyst role is critical to helping scope, plan and execute critical tasks and deliverables which will support our clinic’s enterprise wide and act as a bridge between the business and shared service partners. Core accountabilities of the Operations Sr. Data Analyst are:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Independently manage project timeline and associated resources seeking guidance only for support with complex issues
• Lead non-standard requests and solve complex problems to enhance infrastructure and improve connectivity across the organization
• Develop, lead and present memoranda, presentations, and reports to applicable stakeholders and leadership
• Leverage data and insights to drive business outcomes, including identifying risks and mitigation tactics
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Work effectively with other business and support units across UHG (OBC Product / Clinical, OBH Network, HCE, Etc.). The work of OBC must be deeply integrated with other businesses, initiatives, and resources across UHG
• Coaches others through example and feedback, has a contagious and positive work ethic, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, Friendly
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
• Acts as a resource to drive the identification of the skills, duration and effort required for successful problem solving

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:

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
• 7+ years of experience in healthcare with 3+ years of progressive management experience working in a highly complex, integrated health system/behavioral health system
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience with project management, consulting, process flow development and facilitation
• 3+ years of experience with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• 1+ years of experience with behavioral healthcare concepts and practices as it relates to providers and behavioral healthcare clinics
• 1+ years of demonstrated experience with executive presence and strong organizational acumen
• 1+ years of experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization
• 1+ years of experience demonstrating exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
• 1+ years of experience demonstrating exceptional organization and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or related field, or a combination of education and/or equivalent experience specifically relevant to the primary accountabilities of practice management, preferably behavioral health
• Proven ability to successfully perform in a matrix accountability structure, reporting the progress of deliverables and project updates to a national leader
• Proven track record of accomplishing work through others and inspiring others through times of ambiguity

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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

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