Remote Director of Data Analytics, Health Policy & AI

UnitedHealth Group; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Director of Data Analytics to lead quantitative health-policy work, develop client relationships, and guide analytics across Medicare/Medicaid projects. The role includes mentoring staff and applying AI-driven methods to policy modeling.

The position supports remote work from anywhere in the U.S. with in-office requirements for certain hubs, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based rewards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years using SQL/Python/R/SAS in research or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis for Medicare/Medicaid payment models.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Design payment calculations and conduct finance/ trend analyses.
• Query large healthcare claims databases.
• Apply ML, econometrics, and data visualization to health policy.
• Mentor staff to grow technical skills.
• Write specifications and data processing docs.
• Write clean, efficient code and ensure QC.
• Maintain high accuracy and work in a team.
• Help oversee AI adoption in technical work.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Data analysis

Client advisory

Team leadership

Machine learning

Econometrics

Data visualization

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Director of Data Analytics to lead quantitative health-policy work, develop client relationships, and guide analytics across Medicare/Medicaid projects. The role includes mentoring staff and applying AI-driven methods to policy modeling.

The position supports remote work from anywhere in the U.S. with in-office requirements for certain hubs, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based rewards.