Senior Capability Analyst, BEST - 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 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.The Senior Capability Analyst will support applications which are part of key strategic asset, Backend Platform Standardization (BEST), which is a multimillion-dollar application suite supporting dispensing of medications for OptumRxYou’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:

Act as a product liaison for new product releases - work with business partners on validation contacts, best implementation times, post validations updates

Perform user acceptance testing - access to test and/or stage system for testing as needed

Conduct testing and communicate results of testing to stakeholders

Coordinating production incidents and high severity issues -work with stakeholders on process for opening incident tickets and how they are assigned

Process/project management - work with team to help coordinate best practices and timelines for implementations

Building/enhancing applications to drive efficiencies for the support team - work with stakeholders to find new process/procedures for application

Communicate updates/issues to broad user groups - use email or meetings to provide updates to current issues and give updates on upcoming implementations for product

High level of experience in Excel, PowerPoint

Create and deliver test results presentations

Report, prioritize and track all defects to resolution - use of Rally and vendor ticketing system to resolve any defects in system

Experience in Rally and Aha - use Rally and Aha as documentation tools

Address business needs/requests - use suggestions and feedback from stakeholders to prioritize and update need/requests

Develop and maintain working relationships with individuals across a variety of functional areas

Facilitate or assist with group meetings, provide agendas and follow up with meeting minutes - schedule meetings, prepare agenda’s, take notes, on meetings with stakeholders and relevant parties

Responsible for Product Road mapping and managing scrum teams

You’ll be rewarded and recognized 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 other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:

3+ years of experience as a data analyst or business analyst

3+ years of end-to-end project experience

2+ years of experience with MS Project, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Visio

2+ years of experience working with pharmacy operations and systems

2+ years of experience with defect triaging and providing solutions and strategies

2+ years of specific experience with documenting processes and practices, often in accepted project methodology artifacts

2 + years of experience with Agile methodology

1+ years of experience with SQL

Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

Product Owner certification

Health care industry experience

Experience with pharmacy dispensing systems

Experience managing break fixes and enhancements to fix urgent production issues

Experience working with outside vendors

Experience working with shipping partners, couriers, etc.

Familiarity with configuration management

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.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 marginalized 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.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.