Data Analyst 2

Optum is a global organisation 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.
About the role:
As a member of the Ireland Rx Data Analytics team you will collaborate with and support business customers to utilize data-driven solutions, driving detailed insights and automation. The Data Analyst will be responsible for effective drug pricing within our client and pharmacy networks to meet contract guarantees through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis and reporting. To complete this effort, they will leverage data to interpret key business performance metrics. The Data Analyst should develop and build their knowledge of the US healthcare system and specific business customers domains to identify gaps and surface value add opportunities. This role will also collaborate with peer teams within the wider Data Analytics organization, driving and contributing to continuous customer success improvement initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities of the Data Analyst 2:

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills by understanding complex problems, breaking them down into manageable components, and applying analytical techniques to find effective solutions
• Work alongside other data analysts to implement pricing models, including data ingestion and preparation, analysis and modelling, performance tracking and documentation
• Set effective drug pricing within our client and pharmacy networks to meet contract guarantees through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis and reporting
• Build automated processes to support key decision making. Identify new ways of automation and streamlining business processes
• Conduct analyses to identify trends and patterns. Perform root cause analyses to explain deviations from forecasts and recommend opportunities for improvement
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations to present findings clearly and effectively
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing rigorous quality control measures
• Efficiently deliver on ad-hoc analysis requests from a wide range of stakeholders
• Create and contribute to technical documentation that describes analytics methodologies and modelling designs, including data validation approaches
  You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications of the Data Analyst 2:

• Bachelor's degree (BSc) or equivalent experience
• Experience in analytical roles (e.g. business analysis, data science, data analytics)
• Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using SQL, Python, or R
• Proven track record of descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics to support business objectives
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams
• Experience building and automating data processes
  Preferred Qualifications of the Data Analyst 2:
• Possess familiarity with Machine Learning, including a foundational understanding of both supervised and unsupervised learning techniques
• Experience with Public Cloud technologies such as Databricks, Azure
• Familiarity with Data visualization tools (Power BI / Tableau)
  Soft Skills of the Data Analyst 2:
• Quantitative mindset and ability to understand complex processes and strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities
• Ability to own solution delivery with strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Applies a detail-oriented approach to ensure data integrity and flawless execution
• Relationship management abilities and proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to translate complex analytic results into meaningful insight, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand
• Ability to plan and manage numerous processes

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
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 marginalised 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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.
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