Analytics Development Programme Associate – Dublin- Hybrid
You believe data can help reshape the future, and you find yourself loving the thrill of diving into challenging analysis. At Optum, you'll find an organisation that will recognise those talents and allow you to grow your career. Here, you will be empowered, supported and encouraged to use your analytics expertise to help change the future of healthcare. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Key information for the Analytics Development Programme:
Our Analytics Development Programme is a full-time early career opportunity designed to empower individuals to take on various analyst roles across the enterprise. We are cultivating UnitedHealth Group’s next generation of analytical leaders and seeking high-performing, high-potential individuals to help shape the future of healthcare.
The early careers team offers an exciting Analytics Development Programme with five tracks: Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Project Management, Product Management, and Data Science. These roles are aimed at recent graduates eager to leverage their academic analytical experience to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Throughout the program, you will be supported by experienced programme leads and managers who will guide you in driving value and efficiency within a large healthcare system.
Our program has five tracks:
1. Business Analysis - The conduit between technical data teams and our cross-functional business partners
2. Data Analysis - Using data visualisation and statistics to find and share actionable insights
3. Data Science - Building machine learning models to solve current healthcare challenges
4. Project Management - Support the planning, organisation and direct the completion of a project
5. Product Management - Support the management of the development of products
While in the programme, you may be tasked with the following:
Primary Responsibilities:
6. Develop and implement new processes and enhancements
7. Analyse data to identify and solve problems and communicate insights to stakeholders
8. Support project and product management efforts
9. Provide subject matter expertise in designing and developing in-house solutions
10. Extract and analyse data, improving database tools and processes
11. Evaluate and enhance process efficiency to influence change
12. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives
13. Contribute to research projects aligned with business needs
14. Perform other assigned tasks as needed
Your responsibilities will vary based on track
Important details regarding this programme:
15. This full-time position will be available starting on 29th July
16. Coursework to obtain your current degree must be completed prior to start of employment
17. Degree must be awarded and verified within 6-8 weeks following the commencement date at your school
18. Employment permit sponsorship is not available for this position
You’ll 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 provide development for potential future roles.
Required Qualifications:
19. Currently in final year of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, Project Management, Business, Finance or other business-related field, or have obtained degree within the last 24 months
20. Recent analytics experience such as internships, student clubs, personal projects, research projects or degrees
Preferred Qualifications:
21. Experience with technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing
22. Experience with Python, R, Java, C, Scala or other programming languages
23. Experience with data discovery and visualisation tools e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, D3/JavaScript visualisation
24. Experience in data manipulation with tools such as SQL, Azure, Spark and/or big data tools, data management or efficient storage methods
25. Existing experience with Process analysis, process improvement, project management
Please note you must have the legal right 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.
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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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