Job Description
Summary
Optum is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst / Data Analyst in Gurgaon, Haryana to support strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and analytics. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Salesforce, Tableau, Excel, and SQL, with a proven ability to translate complex sales and business data into actionable recommendations. Join Optum to drive sales performance optimization, pipeline analytics, and reporting excellence in a global healthcare environment.
Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Senior Business Analyst (Data Analyst) |
|---|---|
| Company | Optum (UnitedHealth Group) |
| Location | Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
| Job Category | Business & Data Analytics |
| Requisition Number | 2310001 |
| Experience Required | 6+ years in data analysis / business intelligence |
| Education / Certification | Bachelorβs degree (Finance, Analytics, Business, or related) |
| Work Mode | Full-Time / Onsite |
| Shift | Day Job |
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze sales pipeline data to identify trends, gaps, and performance patterns across deals and proposals.
- Extract, clean, and interpret data using Salesforce, Tableau, and Excel to support sales strategy and bid management.
- Track key sales metrics such as meeting volume, deal turnaround time, win/loss ratios, and campaign effectiveness.
- Build and maintain dashboards and trackers for real-time sales performance insights.
- Collaborate with state-side analytics and reporting teams to ensure alignment with enterprise reporting standards.
- Support quarterly business reviews with data-backed summaries highlighting performance improvements and risks.
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems, validating inputs and resolving discrepancies.
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform business decisions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or sales analytics.
- Strong working knowledge of Salesforce, Tableau, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to write SQL queries to extract and analyze relevant datasets.
- Proven ability to convert data into actionable insights impacting business outcomes.
- Excellent attention to detail, structured thinking, and multi-tasking abilities.
- Strong communication, coordination, and collaboration skills.
- Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in US healthcare, provider, or payer sales environments.
- Experience supporting sales or pre-sales functions in a matrixed global organization.
- Familiarity with enterprise reporting structures and centralized analytics teams.
Why Join Optum
- Make a direct impact on sales performance and revenue growth through data analytics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sales, operations, and analytics.
- Develop dashboards, reporting solutions, and insights that drive strategic decisions.
- Be part of a global healthcare organization committed to innovation, equity, and quality care.
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