Principal Data Analyst - Big Data Engineering

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Positions in this function are involved in the development, communication and implementation of the organization’s technology architecture and applications plan, including the components required to support it and in the integration of corporate and business architectures and applications. Responsible for coordinating, administering and supporting activities related to data planning, data recovery and development and related projects.

As a Data Analyst within the Big Data engineering team, managing our master data set, developing reports, and troubleshooting data issues. To do well in this role you need a very fine eye for detail, deep experience as a Healthcare data analyst, and deep understanding of the popular data analysis tools and databases. You will be accountable for driving Design and development of data driven applications. We are building brand new, data – intensive software products that are focused on bringing the healthcare data together. These products are mostly analytical in nature and we use advanced technologies in big data space to provide a cutting – edge solution to solve business opportunities.

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Primary Responsibilities:

Mapping of different sources, managing master data, including creation, updates, and deletion
Data profiling and provide quality assurance of imported data
Helping develop reports and analysis
Managing and designing the reporting environment, including data sources, security, and metadata
Supporting the Big Data development team in identifying and revising reporting requirements
Supporting initiatives for data integrity and normalization
Training end users on new reports and dashboards
Providing technical expertise on data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing
Working very closely with Architecture group and driving technical solutions towards providing data products for business teams
Interpreting data, analyzing results using statistical techniques
Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
Mentor junior analysts within the team for development and delivery

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 10 + years of Data Analysis work
10+ years experienced in Healthcare industry on domains like Claims, provider, Member, Eligibility, Prior Authorizations, Payments
10+ years of experience with X12 EDI transactions in Healthcare industry
8+ years of experience working with databases like Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL Server or related technologies
5+ experience working as a Business Analyst
2+ years of experience with data profiling tools and data visualization tools
2+ years of experience working with Rules engine & APIs

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Healthcare
Knowledge in Big Data Technologies including Python
Strong experience with enterprise application architecture and enterprise integration patterns

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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.

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