Senior Business Analyst

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.

As a Senior Business Analyst , you will be a key member of the Payment Integrity Business Analytics & Reporting (BAR) team, supporting Payment Policy performance reporting, forecasting, and analytical initiatives. You will work closely with operational leaders, finance partners, actuarial teams, and business stakeholders to deliver insights that support decision-making across the Payment Policy business. The role combines data analytics, business reporting, forecasting, and process improvement, providing opportunities to influence business outcomes through the effective use of data and analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to monthly business reviews, executive reporting, analytical projects, reporting modernization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance stakeholder experience and reporting effectiveness. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Analyze, review, forecast, and trend complex operational and financial data to support business planning and decision-making Conduct variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting performance, savings, and operational results Support monthly and quarterly business review processes through reporting, analysis, and performance commentary Develop and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, scorecards, and analytical tools to support operational and leadership stakeholders Monitor key performance indicators and identify trends, risks, opportunities, and emerging business issues Partner with operations, finance, actuarial, and business teams to provide analytical support and actionable insights Perform ad hoc analyses to answer business questions and support operational and strategic initiatives Develop and maintain reporting solutions utilizing SQL, business intelligence tools, and other analytical platforms Assist in improving reporting processes, data quality, and operational efficiency through process improvement and automation initiatives Support forecasting and planning activities through analytical modeling, trend analysis, and performance assessments Gather and document business requirements to support reporting and analytical solutions Present analytical findings and recommendations to business stakeholders in a clear and concise manner Manage multiple priorities and deliverables while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy Contribute to reporting transformation, dashboard development, and continuous improvement initiatives You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Proven experience in business analytics, financial analysis, reporting, or related analytical disciplines Proven experience working with large datasets and relational database technologies, including SQL,