Principal Data Analyst, Internal Analytics

Job Description

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.We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Principal Data Analyst to lead advanced analytics initiatives across our healthcare operations. This role is responsible for designing and delivering data-driven insights that inform business decisions, improve operational efficiency, and enhance client outcomes. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in healthcare claims data, with deep experience in business intelligence tools, statistical analysis, and stakeholder engagement.As a Principal Data Analyst, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to define data requirements, develop analytical models, and present actionable insights to senior leadership. You will also mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of best practices in data governance, visualization, and reporting. 

Responsibilities + Skills

Education

7+ years of experience in healthcare claims lifecycle (submission, processing, adjudication, payment)5+ years of experience auditing, billing, and/or coding claims5+ years of experience in the healthcare industry (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, Behavioral Health, Home and Community) with deep exposure to Payment Integrity3+ years of experience in consultative roles with cross-functional collaboration3+ years of experience interpreting data sets and presenting proposals to stakeholders3+ years of project management experience

Experience

Job Summary

  • Published on: Thursday, 11th September 2025
  • Designation: Principal Data Analyst,
  • industry: Miscellaneous
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Employment Status: Full-time
  • Job Location: Saint Louis, MO
  • Salary: 0
  • Gender:
  • Application Deadline: Thursday, 11th September 2025

About the Company

  • Company Name: Optum.
  • Address:
  • Website: https://www.optum.com
  • Company Profile:
  • 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 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.Being a part of Optum means working to improve health outcomes for everyone, including yourself. Here is how:• Caring. Your total health and well-being are important to us. Whatever matters most to you — we have resources to help you be your best at work and at home. The benefits range from free Peloton courses to financial counseling.• Connecting. We recognize our collective power to make an impact across our communities because we believe the health of any society is measured by the overall health of its people.

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