Senior Data Scientist
About The Position
At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We invite you to bring your performance, ideas, and innovations to an elite team within a culture built for collaboration. At UnitedHealth Group, we seek individuals who can drive change, take appropriate risks, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. As a Senior Data Scientist of Medicaid Quality Analytics (UHC Government Programs), you will maintain and continue to reimagine the foundational metrics and analytics surrounding quality at UHG, making them more actionable, transparent, accurate, and flexible. The role will integrate new relationships around the company, new data sources, and new methods/technology along the way. Join us. There's never been a better time to do your life's best work. We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to support our value-based care program in Medicaid lines of business. You will serve as the primary analytical partner to our strategy and partner team, translating complex program requirements into rigorous data models, actionable insights, and implementable solutions. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience developing analytical solutions using techniques such as machine learning, simulations, hypothesis testing, experimental design etc.
- 3+ years of professional experience with SQL, Python, PySpark and large-scale cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks)
- Advanced level of problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Health Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related disciplines
- Strong understanding of Medicaid/DSNP products or the healthcare industry
- Strong Relationship building skills with internal stakeholders and operational teams to drive alignment and outcomes
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present program objectives, processes, and performance to diverse audiences
Responsibilities
- Develop analytical frameworks to support program design decisions and implementation
- Perform data analytics to identify insights that can be incorporated into strategic recommendations for improving member care and to drive quality measure performance improvements
- Apply causal inference methodologies to evaluate program impact and generate insights to inform future program design iterations
- Collaborate with analytics, reporting, network management, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions
- Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to a range of stakeholders
- Proactively communicate risks, trade-offs, and limitations of analytical approaches
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
