• Document current payroll processes, workflows, handoffs, controls and dependencies across countries or initiatives. • Create and maintain clear process maps, standard operating procedures, workflow documentation and operational playbooks. • Support payroll transformation initiatives by assessing readiness, identifying risks, documenting impacts and tracking key actions. • Gather and validate inputs from stakeholders across Payroll, HR Operations, Finance, Technology, Legal, Procurement and external providers. • Support business change activities, including vendor transitions, platform changes, service delivery improvements and M&A-related payroll workstreams. • Identify manual workarounds, process gaps and automation opportunities for further review by technology or transformation teams. • Coordinate governance activities such as readiness checkpoints, issue logs, decision records and action trackers. • Share documentation standards, process insights and best practices to support consistent ways of working.

Requisition Number: 2364379 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The PBM Consumer Analytics team is responsible for data analytics to identify impact to members from Pharmacy Benefit changes, the output of which is used to communicate these changes to members. This role will support building and analyzing the data and working with cross functional teams. This role will be an SME within the team, assisting development work and strategy. Hours: Monday-Friday - Flexible - Normal Business based on where the candidate is located You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. Primary Responsibilities: - Analyzes pharmacy benefit data to identify members affected by upcoming changes and generates outbound communications - Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them - Solves moderately complex problems and develops innovative solutions - Translates concepts into practice - Identifies solutions to non-standard requests and problems - May lead functional or segment teams or projects - Provides explanations and information to others on difficult issues - Work within cross - functional teams, using data and analytics to drive decisioning - Utilize excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, under quick deadlines and be able to respond quickly and accurately to change - Generally, work is self-directed and not prescribed - Works with less structured, more complex issues - Serves as a resource to others with less experience - Coaches, provide feedback, and guides others 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: - 2+ years of experience with SQL (intermediate SQL skills) - 2+ years of experience building and analyzing data utilizing analytical tools - 1+ years of experience with Databricks, Snowflake or other business intelligence tools - Experience working with standard business applications, Microsoft Office Suite - Experience working with business requirements to drive data analysis/ interpretation/application - Experience communicating with Marketing, Business and IT leaders Preferred Qualifications: - Experience developing analytic workflows in Databricks - Experience with Azure environment - Possess a balance of analytical and strategic problem-solving skills, while being focused on producing and executing high quality analytics - Experience with pharmacy benefits and claims data *All employees working remotely 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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

• Support the client’s enterprise Data Transformation Programme by helping develop and implement data strategy, governance practices and data quality initiatives. • Maintain and help coordinate the enterprise data backlog, ensuring priorities reflect agreed value opportunities and programme direction. • Support the Head of Data Strategy in establishing data governance and domain ownership model, including principles, roles and RACI. • Contribute to the Customer Data Strategy and support governance reviews, producing clear recommendations. • Coordinate foundational data activities, including data quality improvements and the move toward a sustainable Data Quality Framework. • Assist in defining and testing elements of the operating model for reporting, analytics and continuous delivery. • Prepare analysis, documentation and recommendations to support decision‑making in programme‑level forums.

Role Description Are you a healthcare analytics professional who thrives on transforming complex data into meaningful business insights? Do you enjoy solving challenging client problems, uncovering trends, and influencing healthcare strategy through data? If so, we invite you to join our Health & Welfare Consulting team as a Data Analytics Consultant. In this role, you'll support some of our largest and most sophisticated consulting clients, including organizations with employee populations exceeding 100,000 to 240,000 covered lives. You'll leverage healthcare claims data and advanced analytics to help clients make informed decisions around: - Population health - Healthcare costs - Utilization trends - Provider performance - Overall plan effectiveness This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and consultative problem-solving while partnering with healthcare industry leaders and some of the most recognized health systems in the country. This is a fully remote, temporary opportunity with the potential for conversion to a permanent role, offering the chance to make an immediate impact while building your career within a leading healthcare consulting organization. Responsibilities - Analyze large, complex healthcare claims datasets to identify trends, risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement. - Utilize CedarGate, Innovu, and other healthcare analytics platforms to extract, manipulate, validate, and interpret healthcare data. - Develop customized reports, dashboards, and analyses that provide actionable insights to clients and consulting teams. - Lead research, development, and implementation of predictive and analytical models that support population health initiatives and healthcare strategy. - Apply advanced statistical and analytical techniques to uncover insights from medical, pharmacy, eligibility, utilization, and provider data. - Support client pursuits and consulting engagements through comprehensive claims analysis and healthcare performance reporting. - Investigate and respond to complex client inquiries by conducting targeted analyses and presenting clear, data-driven recommendations. - Evaluate provider network performance, utilization patterns, and healthcare outcomes across major health systems and provider organizations. - Partner with consulting, analytics, and technology teams to build and enhance reporting capabilities and analytical solutions. - Coordinate with technology partners to support the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of analytics tools, models, and reporting systems. - Translate complex findings into compelling, easy-to-understand insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Develop innovative approaches to solving healthcare challenges, identifying opportunities that may not be immediately apparent through traditional analysis. - Contribute subject matter expertise to cross-functional projects and occasionally represent the analytics function in broader business initiatives. Qualifications - Experience in Healthcare Data Analytics, preferably within healthcare consulting, employer-sponsored health plans, benefits consulting, population health, health systems, or healthcare-related organizations. - Experience with CedarGate, Innovu, or similar healthcare analytics platforms. - Experience developing predictive models, advanced reporting frameworks, or data-driven decision support tools. - Knowledge of employer-sponsored health plans, healthcare cost containment strategies, provider performance measurement, and healthcare quality metrics. - Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Economics, Business, or a related field. - Experience working directly with clients and presenting analytical findings to stakeholders. - Proven ability to solve complex business problems using data-driven methodologies. - Experience creating customized reports, insights, and executive-level presentations. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and healthcare reporting tools. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to diverse audiences. - Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment. Benefits - Competitive compensation - Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being - Career development opportunities and ongoing learning - A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership - The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact