Sr. Business Process Analyst - Highly visible role

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.OptumHealth Specialty Benefits is dedicated to providing high-quality ancillary products that are affordable and easy to use. The Specialty Benefits portfolio includes Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Stop Loss.  We’re looking for an individual with business analysis or project management experience to join our Columbia, MD team. As the Sr. Business Process Analyst, you would participate in business process improvement initiatives to enable delivery of quality and cost effective service. This is an excellent opportunity to affect quality of service for hundreds of thousands of our members. Get noticed by your contributions to our Fortune 50 organization, and apply today. Key responsibilities of the Sr. Business Process Analyst include: Assisting with problem resolution Analyzing business processes Conducting research Implementing procedures, processes and technology enhancements Participating on project teams focusing on process improvement projects Developing process flows for projectsRequirements include: Business analysis or project management experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite Excellent written and verbal communication skills In addition, ideal assets include: A background in the healthcare industry Business consultation experience Six Sigma training PMP certification A Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred) UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Keywords: business analyst, business analysis, healthcare, health care, business consultant, six sigma, pmp certification, pmp, business process analyst, project manager, project management, consultant, operations research, consulting