Sr Workforce Planning Analyst - National Remote

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. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team within Enterprise Workforce Optimization (EWO). The ideal candidate will possess a blend of hard and soft skills, enabling them to excel in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role requires proficiency in various software applications, solid organizational abilities, and excellent communication skills.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support long-term operational/strategic business activities by developing, enhancing, and maintaining operational information and models in Microsoft Excel and various databases
• Collaborate with Business Partners to build data modeling and analyze future project or initiative impacts on EWO and the business workforce
• Analyze and seek out information to complete tasks, asking questions to clarify processes and confirm project scope
• Conduct and manage outcomes of various studies, including analyzing, reviewing, forecasting, and presenting information for operational and business planning
• Present and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from Analysts to VPs
• Educate and train team members on processes and act as a change agent to support initiatives
• Work collaboratively in a matrix organization, building relationships and influencing without authority
• Maintain attention to detail to catch potential errors and concerns
• Develop and implement effective/strategic business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes
• Manage multiple projects and requests simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of results

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:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or similar role
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including formula building
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in data modeling and analysis tools
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced communication skills, with the proven ability to present and work with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. Proven comfort working in a SharePoint environment
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to personnel changes and new roles and responsibilities
• Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple scopes of work, driving results on all fronts
• Demonstrated ability to be curious about the big picture, comfortable with the unknown, and willing to question the status quo

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the healthcare industry
• Experience with forecasting and workforce planning
• Advanced Excel skills, including macros and VBA
• Independent thinker with the demonstrated ability to work autonomously
• Proven willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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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