Principal Data Scientist - EPIC Solutions - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Edina (MN); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join their EPIC Solutions team. This role is pivotal in designing and developing predictive models that enhance operational efficiency and improve health outcomes. You will leverage advanced analytical tools and large datasets to extract valuable insights, support quality initiatives, and drive strategic decisions. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. If you are a self-starter with a passion for data and a desire to contribute to health equity, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive Programs

401k Contribution

Equity Stock Purchase

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data analytics management.
• Hands-on experience with large datasets and predictive models.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate predictive models for operational improvement.
• Analyze quality data to support STAR ratings.

Skills

Data Analytics Management

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Predictive Modeling

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Excel

Problem Solving

Tools

SAS

Alteryx

Job description

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.

The Principal Data Scientist for the EPIC Solutions team is accountable for the design, development, and evaluation of predictive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction in order to analyze, review, forecast and present information for operational improvement and Optum-wide Stars improvement planning. This role will enable the Quality team to better understand clinical workflows, improve provider engagement, and support quality outcomes by leveraging EPIC data assets and analytical tools to improve STARs ratings.

This person will be a highly motivated and independent self-starter who enjoys diving deeply into understanding data to find answers. They will support short and long term operational/strategic business activities by applying knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, pose business questions, and make valuable discoveries leading to initiative prototype development to improve the customer experience.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Working with the quality data documented in the EPIC EMR
• Supporting the quality performance to help with the STAR ratings
• Need knowledge of SQL (and other data analysis tools - Tableau, Power BI), to pull data, analyze, give performance tracking, algorithms, predictive models
• Will be presenting data to leaders in a digestible manner

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:

• 8+ years of experience in a data analytics management
• 8+ years of experience in a deadline driven environment
• 8+ years of experience influencing and collaborating with others
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with large datasets
• Experience providing direction for and building predictive models to prioritize opportunities
• Experience managing and integrating data connections between multiple data sources.
• Solid knowledge of extracting and developing key consumer insights within a population.
• Demonstrated proficiency in database and data analysis tools like SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, SAS, and Alteryx
• Demonstrated ability to quickly aggregate and analyze information and draw statistically valid conclusions
• Demonstrated ability to query databases and perform statistical analysis, strong understanding of statistics and statistical theory
• Demonstrable ability to thrive in an environment that is tasked with providing data-driven decision support and business intelligence that is timely, accurate and actionable
• Proven intermediate level Excel skills - pivot tables, formulas including VLOOKUP, spreadsheet creation and updating
• Proven intermediate level Word and PowerPoint skills - Project scope documents, project presentations, etc.
• Proven basic level SharePoint and MS Teams skills - posting documents, updating shared documents, etc.
• Demonstrable track record of strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proven highly motivated with ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Proven solid communication skills (written and verbal); ability to present communication plans to customers

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

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.