Business Analyst - Remote - Prefer CST OR EST

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 Business Analyst supports enterprise clinical and benefit data transformation initiatives by partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders to design, document, and deliver scalable, integrated data capabilities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that clinical and benefit information is accurately translated into business requirements, validated through testing, and delivered in alignment with operational, regulatory, and enterprise objectives.

The analyst acts as a key liaison between clinical operations, technology teams, and enterprise program owners, ensuring clarity, coordination, and readiness across a broad portfolio of initiatives.

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:

• Requirements Development & Solution Design
  • Partner with business, clinical, and operational stakeholders to elicit, document, and refine business requirements for enterprise data and integration initiatives
  • Translate complex clinical, regulatory, and operational needs into clear, structured requirements and workflows
  • Document end to end business processes, data flows, and functional needs to support scalable enterprise solutions
  • Ensure requirements align with broader enterprise strategies, standards, and governance expectations
• Cross Functional Program Support
  • Serve as the business analysis representative on multiple enterprise programs, supporting alignment across business, clinical, and technology teams
  • Coordinate with program leads and delivery teams to ensure requirements are understood, prioritized, and delivered as intended
  • Support integration planning and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives, helping manage dependencies and cross team impacts
  • Act as a central point of coordination to reduce ambiguity and ensure consistent communication across stakeholders
• Testing Coordination & Validation
  • Collaborate with quality and testing partners to define test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and validation plans based on documented requirements
  • Support testing cycles by validating outcomes against business expectations and identifying gaps or risks
  • Ensure that clinical and benefit data outputs are accurate, complete, and operationally viable prior to deployment
  • Assist with issue tracking, defect triage, and resolution support to maintain delivery timelines
• Reporting, Tracking & Communication
  • Track initiative status, milestones, risks, and dependencies across assigned programs
  • Provide clear, concise updates to leadership and stakeholders on progress, readiness, and potential impacts
  • Support deployment planning, change readiness, and communication activities to ensure smooth implementation

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:

• Experience developing business requirements for clinical, operational, or enterprise data initiatives
• Experience working in cross functional environments with business, technology, and operational teams
• Solid understanding of how clinical and benefit information supports operational workflows and business decision making
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable requirements
• Demonstrated solid analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

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  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 $91,700 to $163,700 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.