[Remote] Principal Data Analyst - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Principal Data Analyst will be responsible for managing and analyzing structured data to develop business intelligence tools, perform analyses, and present actionable insights to stakeholders. This role will involve creating data models, leveraging company data for business solutions, and communicating complex analyses effectively across the organization.ResponsibilitiesWork with Lines of Business to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutionsInform and advise the clinical operation functions with empirical analyses that drive strategy with respect to key projectsCommunicate complex analyses to Leaders across the organization effectively without getting bogged down in the details of the analysis. Present a clear story of these analyses in effective Executive presentationsDesign and create data models for data stores, data marts, ETLs (Extract, Transform, and Load), and Data Integration jobs that acquire data from various sourcesMine and analyze data from a host of data sources to drive optimization and improvement of product development and business strategiesFocus on conducting analysis to distinguish patterns and recognize trends, performing normalization operations, and assuring data qualityDevelop actionable insights and present recommendations for use across the companyUse business intelligence, data visualization, query, analytic, and statistical software to build and design solutions, perform analysis, and interpret dataContinue to adapt to changes based on emergence of business priorities, new technologies, and alternative sources of dataSelf-motivated and demonstrates an innate ability to absorb new concepts, technical frameworks, programming paradigms while employing them creatively to solve complex analytical problemsDevelop and manage project plans for delivery of large scale projects against timelinesSkills5+ years of data analysis experience and report developmentExperience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics or related fieldProficiency in programming languages or data/analytical tools to extract and analyze data (e.g., SQL, SAS, Snowflake, Python, R, AWS, Tableau, Power BI)Proven solid presentation and communication skillsProven interpersonal and relationship skills necessary to work with an integrated team of customers, product managers, project managers, developers, analysts, and quality engineersAll employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyBenefitsA comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)Flexibility to work remotely rom anywhere within the U.S.Company OverviewWe’re evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://frontiertherapies.optum.com.Company H1B SponsorshipOptum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 73 in 2026, 648 in 2025, 559 in 2024, 620 in 2023, 851 in 2022, 593 in 2021, 438 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.