Advisory Services Analyst (Data & Analytics focus), Consultant Development Program - Multiple L[...]

The Consultant Development Program (CDP) is an Early Careers program for recent college graduates interested in developing and deploying problem‑solving and presentation skills with health care clients. The program sits within Optum Advisory and allows early‑career professionals to experience a diversity of health care clients through a variety of engagements. CDP participants work with Advisory Board teams across functions such as research and client services to support top business priorities, while receiving mentorship and formal training in key consulting competencies.

Program completion typically takes 1.5–2.5 years and aligns participants into a full‑time Advisory Board role.

Program Details

• Full‑time position available in Eden Prairie, MN; Nashville, TN; or Washington, DC starting Summer 2026.
• UnitedHealth Group cannot offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Relocation is not offered for the Consultant Development Program.

Primary Responsibilities

Custom data analysts deliver two core data services: custom data extracts for Advisory Board members and support for the upcoming all‑payer claims product.

Analysts work with data and engineering teams to build custom data tables, extract data, and update member data sites. They partner with researchers and account managers to serve members, draft research‑informed communications, and may also draft research publications, present findings to members, and walk through data tools with internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities Post Product Launch

• Scope custom data requests in collaboration with account managers.
• Understand and analyze claims and benchmark data to derive member‑specific insights.
• Build custom data tables in AWS Glue and Redshift.
• Extract and clean data for delivery to members.
• Collaborate with peers on quality checks.
• Present data findings to members via email and video call.
• Communicate with members to guide data submission and manage customization and updates.
• Clean and upload member‑submitted data.
• Update member data monthly in the all‑payer claims product.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree earned within the past 24 months from an accredited college/university; coursework must be completed before employment and verified within 6–8 weeks.
• Business acumen and basic data analysis experience.
• Experience with Excel (pivot tables and formulas) and SQL.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Experience writing and presenting data findings.
• Ability to work in an office on a hybrid schedule (2 days home/3 days in office) at one of the three locations for the duration of the program.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as required by the program.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates requiring H‑1B, TN, or other sponsorships will not be considered. F‑1 visa holders with OPT who will require H‑1B, TN, or current H‑1B status will not be considered. H‑1B and green card sponsorship is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA.
• Healthcare experience.
• Proven intellectual curiosity.
• Python or PySpark experience.
• AWS Glue, Quicksight, and/or Redshift experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary ranges from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other factors.

In addition to salary, the role offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements). All benefits are subject to eligibility and company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.