Senior Data Analyst

Letterkenny, Co Donegal
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Optum is a global organisation 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.In healthcare, evolution doesn’t just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum. As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we’re expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We’ll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You’ll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.Do you want to make an impact by helping people live healthier lives? Are you an innovative Business Intelligence professional who thrives on solving complex challenges with data-driven solutions? Join us at Optum and start doing your life’s best work.℠At Optum, we’re transforming the healthcare industry by being smarter about how we deliver care. As part of our team, you’ll use your Business Intelligence expertise to empower partners and improve healthcare delivery through data.This role plays a pivotal part in advancing the Data Enablement function within Clinical Solutions. You’ll join a growing team responsible for developing industry-leading analytics, reporting, and operational insights. We’re looking for someone who is self-directed, creative, and thrives in solving complex problems.As a Senior Data Analyst, you will lead efforts to support the In-Office Assessment (IOA) program, ensuring successful deployment of new initiatives through cross-functional coordination, solution validation, and continuous improvement. This role blends analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and project execution.You’ll need to be pragmatic, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment—whether that’s shifting requirements or emerging technologies.Schedule: Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with senior stakeholders—including business partners, SMEs, and BAs—to design and deliver dashboards and performance reports that drive business improvement
Engage with internal customers to gather requirements and implement reporting solutions that are accurate, actionable, and well-documented
Manage the implementation of reporting enhancements and adapt solutions as business needs evolve
Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, in both verbal and written formats
Develop efficient, maintainable, and well-structured processes using core workflow principles
Investigate data variances across tables and provide clear reconciliations and explanations to stakeholders
Apply data analysis techniques (e.g., correlation analysis) to uncover patterns and generate actionable insights from disparate data sources
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
Leverage emerging technologies to drive innovation in Business Intelligence and Analytics

You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a technical field OR equivalent professional experience
Proven experience identifying business requirements and challenges in collaboration with senior leaders, and resolving them through innovative technical solutions
Experience in data analysis and report development using tools such as SQL
Extensive hands-on experience with data visualization and dashboard tools (including but not limited to Tableau or Power BI, etc)
Knowledge of relational databases, data modeling, systems design, data management, and data warehousing concepts
Proven track record of leading Business Intelligence projects from concept to delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with data blending and ETL tools, including Snowflake and SQL
Skilled in documenting business requirements and acting as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders
Able to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, self-directed environments
Power BI certified, with a strong foundation in dashboard development and data storytelling
Experience working with healthcare analytics products and datasets
Proficient in programming languages such as Python for data manipulation and automation
Design sensibility with expertise in visual hierarchy, layout, typography, and color theory

Soft Skills:

Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively across diverse teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to stakeholders at all levels

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.For more information on our Internal Job Posting Policy, click .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 marginalised 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.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is 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, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.#RPO

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