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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Analyst - Fraud, Waste, and Abuse - Remote - **Company:** Optum, Inc - **Location:** Eden Prairie, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,700.0 - $163,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Outlook, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Database Queries, Database Storage Structures, PC Tools, Microsoft PowerPoint, Freeform SQL - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eecb5fbe2ebe377b ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience writing advanced SQL queries * 5+ years of fraud, waste and abuse data mining experience * 5+ years of intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook * 4+ years of data analysis experience working with database structures * 4+ years of healthcare claims experience Preferred Qualifications: * Industry certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) * Experience with statistical analysis of data * Experience with Rally * Experience with data visualization tools and report interpretation * Knowledge of Medicaid policy and real-life fraud, waste, abuse schemes * Knowledge of healthcare claim adjudication systems * All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy ## Description Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Analyst plays a critical role in safeguarding state Medicaid programs by identifying, analyzing, and preventing fraudulent activities within Medicaid claims. You will be working with a State Government Product and Data Mining team. Your primary responsibility will be to assist in the development and deployment of algorithms designed to support program integrity across various platforms and states plus support our fraud and abuse detection product and services. 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., * Write simple to complex SQL statements to extract data for client inquiry and research * Utilize production reports to perform research and assess quality of overall data * Analyze and interpret data to identify FWA trends and patterns within claims data * Applies creative and analytical thinking to uncover and resolve complex fraud, waste, and abuse patterns * Engage with clients to triage and manage incoming operational inquiries and tasks * Identifies innovative approaches to resolve non-standard problems and deliver effective outcomes * Interface professionally with data engineers, software engineers and other development teams * Troubleshoot client operational issues quickly and comprehensively * Support, train and mentor fellow analysts and developers * Influences and provides input to improvement of operational processes * Work is self-directed, less structured, more complex issues * Function well within a matrix organization (E.g. - supporting multiple leaders) * Proficient in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse and complex data, and assessing data quality * Proficiency with excel & visualization tools * Intermediate to advanced computer skills consisting of Teams, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point 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. ## Related Videos - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Wolfenstein 3D Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/525-wolfenstein-3d-postmortem) - [Why Your Next Best Talent Might Not Be in Your Neighborhood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1861-why-your-next-best-talent-might-not-be-in-your-neighborhood) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Demo Time, Live Coding, End-to-End Testing and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1713-wearedevelopers-live-demo-time-live-coding-end-to-end-testing-and-more) - [Data Mining Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/802-data-mining-accessibility) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)