Senior Data Scientist

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

A Senior Data Scientist plays a crucial role in leveraging data to drive strategic decisions and solve complex problems. Here are some key responsibilities typically associated with this role:

• Developing Advanced Models: Creating and implementing advanced statistical and machine learning models to analyze large datasets and predict future outcomes
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leading the process of data collection, analysis, and interpretation to inform business strategies and decisions
• Project Management: Managing data science projects from conception to deployment, ensuring they meet business requirements and are delivered on time
• Mentoring: Providing guidance and support to junior data scientists, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers
• Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business challenges and translate complex data into actionable insights
• Staying Updated: Keeping abreast of industry trends and advancements in data science and machine learning to continuously improve methodologies and technologies
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, machine learning, or similar roles
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with statistical software like R, SAS, or similar tools
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R14
  • Solid skills in SQL for database management and querying
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS for large-scale data analysis
• Analytical Skills:
  • Solid background in statistics and mathematical concepts
  • Ability to perform exploratory data analysis and handle unstructured data
• Proven ability to lead machine learning projects and modeling initiatives

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.