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EDW Medicaid Subject Matter Expert - Data Specialist - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Belleville, IL
Full Time
Senior
110k-189k
about 23 hours ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. This position is a Medicaid Subject Matter (SME) Expert for the Enterprise Data Warehouse supporting the State Medicaid program. This role requires significant expertise of Medicaid Enterprise System modules and data warehousing or decision support systems. This role provides guidance and direction to support a large data warehouse implementation and maintenance & operations. The selected SME will provide decisions for business and technical team members to modify, change, enhance or correct within the system, related to claims, provider, and recipient data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direction, guidance and recommendations supporting decision making for large Medicaid data warehouse implementation and operations
  • Lead and guide internal and external stakeholders to make determinations relating to complex processes involving claims processing/adjudication, recipient eligibility, provider enrollment, and third-party liability, with specialized knowledge of Medicaid and CHIP
  • Proactively identify and understand state Medicaid agency data needs and determine the recommended solutions with credible reason, justification and validated proof of concepts
  • Direct technical and business teams on healthcare topics understanding and utilizing healthcare data appropriately
  • Proactively suggest and recommend enhancements and improvements throughout the project processes, driven by Medicaid best practices, standards and policies

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in information technology with five (5) years of experience working directly with/for State Medicaid agencies or supporting business initiatives through data analysis, requirements writing, and system testing/validation
  • Knowledge of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reporting requirements and programs
  • Understanding of claims, recipient/eligibility, and provider/enrollment data processes
  • Proven ability to create and perform data analysis using SQL, Excel against data warehouses with large datasets
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills, including client-facing, team collaboration, and mentoring abilities
  • Ability to travel to Springfield, IL two (3) to three (4) times per year

Nice to Have

  • 2+ years of experience working with PERM, T-MSIS, CMS Federal Reporting (MARS) or similar projects
  • 2+ years of experience in HEDIS, CHIPRA or similar quality metrics
  • Experience with data analysis using Teradata Database Management System or other equivalent database management system
  • Experience using JIRA, Rally, DevOps or equivalent
  • Experience on large implementation or DDI project
  • Located within driving distance (3 - 5 Hours) of Springfield, IL

Qualifications

  • Formal educational background is implied but not explicitly specified in the description

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
  • Salary range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually
  • Additional benefits subject to eligibility

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Optum's culture is guided by inclusion, integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation, and performance. The organization emphasizes making a positive impact on communities, supporting health equity, and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 6, 2025
Job CategoryData Analytics
Salary110k-189k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About UnitedHealth Group

Website

unitedhealthgroup.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Belleville, IL

Industry

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers

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