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Optum Business Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Optum Business Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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ExecutionStart here. 6 questions · ~48 min
Recover a Project Off TrackEasy

Explain how you would recover a project that is slipping, balancing risks, scope, stakeholder expectations, and delivery trade-offs.

Rollback PlanTrade-offsRisk AssessmentOptum
Implement an Operations Process ImprovementMedium

Describe how you implemented an operations process improvement, aligned stakeholders, and measured the outcome.

Trade-offsSuccess CriteriaRoadmappingOptum
Troubleshooting Multi-User System IssuesMedium

Tests structured problem solving, impact assessment, and communication during production incidents.

Rollback PlanSuccess CriteriaRisk AssessmentOptum
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Behavioral & Leadership23 questions · ~184 min
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More topics5 questions · ~40 min
Health Equity and BA ImpactMedium

Tests your understanding of health equity and your ability to translate it into actionable business requirements.

User NeedsValue PropositionProduct VisionOptum
Using Data Analysis to Solve ProblemsMedium

Assesses your analytical approach and ability to turn data into actionable outcomes.

Data AnalysisProblem SolvingOptum
Accounting Basics and LogicEasy

Evaluates your foundation in accounting concepts relevant to business analysis.

accounting basicsOptum
Ensuring Solutions Meet NeedsMedium

Tests requirements gathering, validation, and stakeholder alignment for healthcare technology solutions.

User NeedsValue PropositionUse CasesOptum
Improving Code You WroteHard

Evaluates your technical thinking and ability to iterate on SQL or code quality.

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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
Second Highest Trader SalaryEasy
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Find the second highest distinct salary from a single table using basic PostgreSQL ordering and limiting.

SubqueriesRankingSortingeClinicalWorksInformaticaSpectraforce Technologies
Finding Duplicate RecordsEasy
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Find duplicate customer emails using GROUP BY and HAVING in PostgreSQL.

Group ByHavingAggregationsWestern DigitalBismartUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
SQL Name Formatting QueryEasy
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Use PostgreSQL string functions to convert full names into a Last, First display format.

sql queryOptum
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