Sr. Business Analyst, Long Range Planning Forecast US Telecommute

Company: United healthcare Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: September 8, 2020

Job Description:

Here's the thing about challenges. They provide limitless opportunities for greatness. And what we have in mind for you is definitely big. At UnitedHealth Group, we're changing the future of health care and we have the expertise, advanced technology and global resources to make it happen. As a Senior Business Analyst, you'll work with the brightest minds in the business and find yourself digging deep to find the solutions to help people live healthier lives. You'll be responsible for analyzing, reviewing and forecasting data for operational and business planning to impact the health care system. What could be more satisfying than that? Join us! As a key member of the Analyst team, you will be part of UnitedHealth Group's mission of helping people live healthier lives. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will grow and develop as you manage inputs, work with complex calculations and determine staffing requirements for the operations area. You will be challenged to analyze, review, and forecast data for operational and business planning. As part of this elite team, you will be empowered to impact the health care system through the analysis and interpretation of data, and presenting recommendations for business solutions. Join us! There's never been a better time to do 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: * Gather and document business requirements to ensure appropriate staffing levels for claim operations back office functions * Create, maintain and improve long range capacity plans / staffing models * Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, opportunities and risks for business partners * Communicate analysis and interpretation to appropriate audience in a concise and professional manner, while making recommendations for action plans to meet business requirements and metric goals * Produce, publish and distribute scheduled and ad-hoc analysis, operational plans, and other deliverables as required * Develop, perform and manage all aspects of capacity planning, including budgeting and forecasting for employee demand and analyses of business metrics * Maintain reporting to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget for metrics This is a complex, fast-paced, matrixed environment with a lot of moving parts. The challenge is in developing, enhancing and maintaining operational information and models. You'll be expected to interpret and analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources and use it to tell a meaningful story. 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. Please review the Required Qualifications. A candidate must meet or exceed each listed Required Qualification to be eligible for review for this position. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations,Health Administration or related field or have equivalent work experience in those fields * 3+ years of business or finance operations experience * Intermediate or better level of experience working with Microsoft Excel with the ability to create spreadsheets and perform VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and complex file links with proven experience in creating ad hoc reports, manipulating multiple large data sets, etc. * Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proven ability to effectively communicate data and trend analysis, concerns regarding performance, action plans, and solutions to senior level executives * Demonstrated process improvement, workflow, benchmarking and / or evaluation of business processes * Proven excellent analytical and problem solving skills * Ability to solve complex problems independently * Adaptable and able to quickly move with change while maintaining a positive attitude * Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including early/late hours at times Preferred Qualifications: * Background and experience in Finance, Capacity Planning, or Operations Management * Essbase (Hyperion) * SmartView (Hyperion) * Tableau * MS Access UnitedHealth Group is a Fortune 7 company that offers a broad spectrum of products and services dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making health care work better for everyone. Be part of the team. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 7 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.(sm) *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. 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. Job Keywords: Sr. Business Analyst, Long Range Planning & Forecast, Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Senior Business Analysis, Senior Data Analysis, Business Requirements, Healthcare, Health Care, Workforce Management, Financial Operations, Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota, Telecommute, Telecommuter, Telecommuting, Remote, Work from home, Work at home Job Details * Requisition Number * Job Title Sr. Business Analyst, Long Range Planning & Forecast - US Telecommute * Job Family Business Operations * Business Segment UHC Benefit Ops - Corporate Job Location Information * Minnetonka, MN United States North America Additional Job Detail Information * Employee Status Regular * Schedule Full-time * Job Level Individual Contributor * Shift Day Job * Travel No * Telecommuter Position Yes * Overtime Status Exempt

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