Senior Business Analyst - Remote

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.

Optum Rx, a UnitedHealth Group company, with over 24,000 employees globally, specializes in the delivery, clinical management, and affordability of prescription medications and consumer health products. Our goal is to deliver high-quality, integrated services to promote optimal outcomes, superior savings, and outstanding client and consumer experiences. We make healthier happen by creating smarter health care connections to help more than 65 million consumers nationwide realize improved care, lower costs, and a better overall experience. This is a place like no other where you'll do your life's best work.

OptumRx is seeking a highly driven and strategic Business Analyst who is curious, adaptable, and self-motivated to support operational excellence and project management initiatives. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor across multiple complex workstreams, partnering closely with leadership, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams within Network Pricing to drive process improvements, standardization, and scalable solutions.

This role operates with a high degree of independence, owning end-to-end deliverables and playing a critical role in translating business needs into actionable insights and solutions. The Business Analyst will support leadership by reviewing work products, documenting processes, identifying gaps and opportunities, and driving consistency across deliverables.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of business operations and demonstrates the ability to synthesize information into data-driven insights, reporting, and recommendations. Success in this role requires initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Position Description:

Serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders, leadership, and data/technical teams, driving alignment and enabling effective execution of operational and financial initiatives. Supports Provider Network contracting and unit cost management efforts by partnering with financial and network pricing teams, as well as subject matter experts responsible for financial modeling and contract valuation.

Collaborates closely with cross-functional partners to translate business needs into actionable insights and solutions, supporting documentation, validation of business requirements and obligations, and alignment with enterprise processes. Provides analytical support for performance reporting and financial initiatives, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and actionable outcomes.

Applies a solid understanding of financial concepts to effectively communicate with pricing and contracting teams, while supporting - not owning - unit cost modeling or budget management responsibilities. Focuses on enabling informed decision-making, improving transparency, and driving operational efficiency across 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.

Operational Excellence & Project Management Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end operational excellence strategy, including documentation governance, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Own and manage complex initiatives from intake through execution, balancing competing priorities and aligning with leadership objectives
• Drive process analysis, design, and optimization, supporting enterprise documentation, audit readiness, and governance requirements
• Design and enhance SharePoint-based solutions (pages, forms, trackers, dashboards) to enable scalable tracking, reporting, and knowledge management
• Lead operational readiness planning and coordination, including annual/quarterly planning, issue tracking, and performance reporting
• Support audit, risk, and compliance activities