Overview
Data Analyst 2 – Dublin / Ireland or Letterkenny, Optum. This role involves collaborating with and supporting business customers to utilize data-driven solutions, driving detailed insights and automation. The Data Analyst will be responsible for effective drug pricing within client and pharmacy networks to meet contract guarantees through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis and reporting. The role requires developing knowledge of the US healthcare system and specific business customer domains to identify gaps and surface value-add opportunities. The position may be based in Ireland with a hybrid model (Dublin/Letterkenny and home-based office).
Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements, and individuals in the Republic of Ireland may split monthly work hours between Dublin or Letterkenny and remote work.
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 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
Required Qualifications Of The Data Analyst 2
* Bachelor\'s degree (BSc) or equivalent experience
* Experience analyzing data to develop business insights
* SQL programming with the ability to perform efficient querying with multiple tables and subqueries
* Experience in scripting languages like Python
* Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines
Preferred Qualifications Of The Data Analyst 2
* 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
* A 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. All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group\'s Telecommuter Policy.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are 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, or other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.
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