Data Analyst

Optum is hiring for the role of Data Analyst! Responsibilities of the Candidate: Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable business insights. Investigate data issues, anomalies, and non-standard requests within assigned functional areas. Provide accurate explanations, interpretations, and recommendations based on data findings. Utilize relevant data, metrics, and business information to solve operational and analytical problems. Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data summaries to support business decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand information needs and deliver analytical support. Prioritize and manage multiple assignments to meet established timelines and service expectations. Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency across reports and analyses. Communicate findings and analytical outcomes clearly to business and operational teams. Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven recommendations. Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and directives. Requirements: Graduate degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in data analysis, reporting, or business analytics. Basic knowledge of SQL and database concepts. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Demonstrated solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate findings effectively. Demonstrated solid organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines. Proven effective written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to work independently within a specialized knowledge area while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proven eagerness to learn and apply analytical techniques to solve business problems.