Requisition number: 2389018
Job category: Technology
Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Business Intelligence Application Administrator on our technology team, you will drive the operational reliability, intelligent automation, and performance of enterprise Business Intelligence (BI) platforms in a remote working environment. In this role, you will combine robust application administration with modern solution engineering-designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered automations and tools to streamline workflows and elevate platform capabilities. Working closely with cross-functional technical teams, you will evaluate emerging technology trends, enforce governance standards, and build scalable infrastructure solutions that support data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise Business Intelligence (BI) application environments, servers, and tools to ensure high availability, security, and peak performance
Installing, configuring, and maintaining BI Software on Windows and Linux servers, located in UHG Data Centers and Azure public cloud. Assignments to include the completion of multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Monitor system capacity, resource utilization, and query execution, proactively identifying and resolving environment bottlenecks and error logs
Manage user security, role-based access controls, permissions, and single sign-on (SSO) authentication across BI tools
Execute server software upgrades, system patches, hotfixes, environment migrations, and disaster recovery planning
Partner with software engineers, data engineers, and analytics teams to optimize query performance, data architecture, and dashboard deployment workflows
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and intelligent automations to address complex BI platform challenges, with an emphasis on responsible AI use
Use enterprise-approved AI tools and scripting to streamline administrative workflows, automate system health checks, and drive continuous platform improvement
Evaluate emerging technology and AI trends to inform solution design, platform enhancements, and strategic technical innovation
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 with VMware/Linux/Azure resource management, Python, GitHub, Network Firewalls and Azure Administration
3+ years of experience administering enterprise Business Intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy, or SSRS)
3+ years of experience managing user security, role-based access controls, and SSO integration within application environments
3+ years of experience executing server software upgrades, patching, environment migrations, and system maintenance
2+ years of experience leveraging AI tools, machine learning capabilities, or intelligent automation to streamline system processes and operational workflows
2+ years of experience working with SQL databases and database connection configurations
Candidate is required to hold or Ability to obtain National Agency Check (NAC) clearance for support of Federal contracts
BI deployments often require change deployment and war room support during non-core business hours to comply with business contract requirements and SLAs
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Relevant platform certification (e.g., Tableau Certified Administrator, Power BI Administrator)
Experience building or integrating AI-driven tools, predictive models, or automated pipelines within Azure BI environments (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
Healthcare industry or healthcare data analytics experience
Passion for technical growth and flexibility for knowledge transfer amongst peers
Proven solid analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills across remote, cross-functional engineering teams
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
