Remote Data Scientist, Healthcare Analytics & AI

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Data Scientist for Applied Analytics and Production Solutions. The role supports production models, data pipelines, and decision-support assets, with remote work available and some in-office requirements for certain locations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in data analytics using Python and SQL, plus experience with Power BI/Tableau and building automated workflows. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post college experience in data analytics.
• 2+ years with Python for data analytics.
• 2+ years building automated processes/workflows.
• 2+ years creating dashboards using Power BI, Tableau.
• 2+ years SQL, data modeling, or data warehousing.
• Experience applying ML techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Production stewardship: monitor and support production models, data pipelines and reporting assets.
• Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate resolutions.
• Evaluate model performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain runbooks, documentation and monitoring guidance.
• Develop dashboards and operational reports for non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists to operationalize research.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Optum is seeking a Data Scientist for Applied Analytics and Production Solutions. The role supports production models, data pipelines, and decision-support assets, with remote work available and some in-office requirements for certain locations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in data analytics using Python and SQL, plus experience with Power BI/Tableau and building automated workflows. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.