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[Remote] Principal Data Analyst - Remote

Remote role Full-time Open position

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealthcare is focused on simplifying the health care experience and creating healthier communities. The Principal Data Analyst is responsible for developing complex reporting across multiple systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting capabilities and troubleshoot barriers.

Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities for reporting efficiencies, lead and manage new solution implementations
  • Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and potential gaps
  • Retrieve data from multiple sources using SQL and other tools to combine into clear, insightful reporting for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Manage clinical and other data resources for team; including set up, documentation, and resolving access or data barriers
  • Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency in both data and visualization
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and on time, while communicating barriers to stakeholders
  • Communicate findings effectively
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams: IT, medical directors, clinical teams, cross-functional reporting teams, account management, others

Skills

  • 7+ years of experience writing queries with SQL (or Python, R) at advanced level
  • 5+ years querying data from different sources and building processes to aggregate into a concise report
  • 3+ years building reports with clinical and/or diagnostic data
  • 3+ years of experience collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify reporting opportunities and develop solutions
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including business and technology partners
  • Demonstrated knowledge of data architecture, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), data warehouse design, and large-scale data processing
  • Proficient in data analysis, including data manipulation, statistical analysis, and data visualization
  • Master's degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or related quantitative field
  • 3+ years querying reports in Snowflake
  • 1+ year UMR experience
  • Experience working with CPT/ICD10 coding and aligning into similar groups
  • Proven knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, or similar)
  • All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Benefits

  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Company Overview

  • UnitedHealthcare helps people live healthier lives by simplifying the health care experience. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.uhc.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • UnitedHealthcare has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 48 in 2025, 26 in 2024, 45 in 2023, 61 in 2022, 60 in 2021, 68 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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