Surest Performance Research Senior Data Analyst

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.

Opportunities with Surest, a UnitedHealthcare Company (formerly Bind). We provide a new approach to health benefits designed to make it easier and more affordable for people to access health care services. Our innovative company is part tech start-up, part ground-breaking service delivery-changing the way benefits serve customers and consumers to deliver meaningful results and better outcomes (and we have just begun). We understand our members and employers alike desire a user-friendly, intuitive experience that puts people in control when it comes to the choices they make and the costs, they pay for medical care. At Surest, we pride ourselves in our ability to make a difference, and with the backing of our parent company, UnitedHealthcare, we can operate in the best of both worlds-the culture and pace of an innovative start-up with big company support and stability. Come join the Surest team and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you must be really smart about the business of health care. Challenge yourself, your peers and our industry by shaping what health care looks like and doing your life's best work. (sm)

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as statistical support on research projects that aim to evaluate the Surest product, with a demonstrated ability to support all phases of research, including method selection, data preparation, execution of analysis, and dissemination of results
• Synthesize requests from non-technical stakeholders into meaningful analyses through identification of appropriate data sources and methods
• Support the creation of scalable analytic processes, such as new analytic reporting capabilities
• Use programming languages such as Python (PySpark, pandas) and SQL to build efficient data pipelines and analytics
• Appropriate use of simple analytical methods (means, weighted means, counts) and more complex methods (regression modeling, matching methods, machine learning)
• Independently review claims data, provider data, digital data, and other health care data to clearly understand capabilities and limitations of the data for analysis
• Participate in technical documentation of analytics and results
• Support review of internal and external deliverables for accuracy (QA)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a quantitative field such as Math, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or Economics
• 2+ years of experience with Python, SQL, or R
• 1+ years of experience with version control, preferably Git
• Intermediate level of knowledge of statistical concepts, such as regression modeling and hypothesis testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multiple years of experience applying statistical methods, especially in a health care context
• Multiple years of Python, SQL, or R experience, preferably with health care data
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities and projects
• Ability to work with less structured, more complex issues
• 1+ year of experience with health care data

Soft Skills:

• Ability to maintain project documentation and files, review, track, and manage study documents for completeness and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
• Ability to interpret analytic results and provide analytic input for final reports and presentations

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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