Full-Time Sr Data Scientist

As a Senior Healthcare Researcher in OptumCare Advanced Analytics group, you will perform critical research and data analytics that measure the value of OptumCare' s programs and drive program effectiveness. Your role will include developing study methods, analyzing complex data with statistical and visual techniques, building predictive models, and interpreting and presenting findings. You'll work closely with business leaders and other researchers in the team to develop innovative analytic solutions to help Optum fulfill its mission.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply retrospective statistical methods to evaluate clinical program effectiveness, including but not limited to CM/DM, social support, and other innovative pilot programs
• Identify and deploy appropriate analytic techniques to solve complex business problems
• Perform analytic dataset creation, statistical modeling, and summarize results
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, explain methods, and interpret findings
• Manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in health care analytics using large medical claims data sets
• 3+ years of experience writing SQL queries with intermediate level proficiency
• 3+ years of experience using statistical methods in data science modeling or in statistical studies (linear regression, logistic regression, retrospective models etc.)
• 3+ years of experience in SAS; experience with R, Python, or similar statistical programs helpful

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial health insurance experience
• Experience in visualizing data
• Proficiency working with MS Excel including formulas, calculations, charts, graphs, etc.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy