[Hiring] Senior Data Scientist @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

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.

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.

Primary 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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Company Description

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.