Data Scientist 1

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with data science team and Data Science leads as a lead on one or more projects throughout the engagement lifecycle, from design to implementation
• Ensure high sense of project ownership
• Ensure timely and proper communication to Business Partners and Leaders
• Timely and quality delivery of engagements with minimum supervision
• Work with the business teams to operationalize the analytics solution
• Engage in communications with business partners for all important functions associated with the project including data understanding, solution design etc.
• Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements

Required Qualifications:

• Education Level: Any stream with relevant experience
• Experience in Analytics industry
• Working experience of statistical techniques (like linear regression, logistic regression, time series analysis, clustering, and decision trees) and advanced techniques like SVM, GBM and NLP
• Proficient in tools such as Python, Databricks and Microsoft Office Excel/Access/PowerPoint
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating good level of maturity
• Ability to engage in client communications for all important functions including data understanding/exploration, strategizing solutions etc.
• Ability to leverage Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, Cloud, Azure and Databricks solve complex business problems in Healthcare Domain
• Proven excellent interpersonal and team skills
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven excellent problem solving abilities
• Professional, service oriented, proactive and flexible
• Ability to acquire understanding of US healthcare Domain

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.