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The Senior Director of Data Analytics will be a leader in the OptumCare Clinical Performance Quality team. This leader will be responsible for the clinical performance data for OptumCare members across all lines of business and across our Care Delivery Organizations (CDOs) as we manage performance in order to attain and maintain 4+ Star ratings for those that we serve.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
Strong relationships leader responsible for working closely with key partners, including leadership across CDOs and UHC Health Plans to prioritize and work towards goal
Leadership and accountability for the performance and direction of a team of data analysts and managers
Development and execution of strategies to ensure the acquisition, manipulation and analysis of multiple data streams/formats from various partners/sources
Management and manipulation of mostly structured data, with a focus on building business intelligence tools, conducting analysis, performing normalization operations and assuring data quality.
Development of data solutions to support analyses, performing analysis, interpreting results, developing actionable insights and presenting recommendations for use
Partnership with stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop and enhance tools and models such as segmentation, dashboards, data visualizations, decision aids and business case analysis to support the organization
Production and management of activity and value analytics to internal and external stakeholders
Leadership in building solutions using business intelligence, data visualization, query, analytic and statistical software with which analysis can be performed
Responsibility for Glide Paths, KPIs, and clinical measurement reporting
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:
Undergraduate degree in technology / computer science related field
5+ years of clinical data management - must be in leadership role
Experience programming with JavaScript or another scripting language
Professional experience facilitating and operational solution design, architecture & delivery planning activities across geographically diverse and multi-disciplinary teams
Extensive knowledge of SQL and clinical data analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a technology / computer science related field
HEDIS/Stars experience
Medicare experience
Big Data experience
Healthcare industry experience
Ability to troubleshoot problems by research
Ability to mentor team members assist in their technical growth
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
Demonstrates excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong communication skills including explaining complex concepts, negotiation and persuasion, conflict resolution, and presenting to executive levels management
Prior experience demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills, with proven ability to prioritize and balance multiple accountabilities
Strong leadership skills
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to 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: Data Analytics, care delivery organization, leadership, management, data streams, strategy, normalization operations, performing analysis, Glide Paths, KPI, clinical measurement, data management, SQL, HEDIS, Stars, Medicare
