Senior Data Scientist - Payment Integrity AI/ML - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock plan

401k plan

Telecommuter policy

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Insight is advancing data science to reduce healthcare costs and improve outcomes. The Senior Data Scientist will lead AI/ML projects across Payment Integrity operations, applying statistics, programming, and data modeling to detect opportunities and improve clinical audit processes.

Remote work is available from anywhere in the U.S.; in-office four days per week is required for hires in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Data Science.
• 2+ years of experience in traditional machine learning and statistical modelling.
• 2+ years of experience in coding in Python, SQL, and related languages.
• 1+ years of experience with big data technologies.
• Demonstrated appreciation of ethical considerations in data science and commitment to apply them in practice.

Responsibilities

• Interact with business stakeholders to understand their AI/ML requirements and deliver projects aligned with the business portfolio.
• Drive and manage high-impact data science projects from conception to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including analytic engineering, infrastructure, and operations, to design and deploy models.
• Document and communicate findings, methodologies, and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor and refine model performance through on-going evaluation, ensuring robust performance.
• Maintain compliance with legal, ethical, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning & Statistics

Python & SQL

Big Data

Ethics in Data Science

Tools

Spark

Databricks

Job description

OptumInsightis improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, andultimately consumers. Our deepexpertisein the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management,qualityand revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives?Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

As part of Optum's Payment Integrity Decision Intelligence team, the Senior Data Scientist will support our mission to drive medical cost savings and efficiency within Payment Integrity clinical operations using advanced AI/ML tooling to drive detection and inventory prioritization. You will apply knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling to recognize patterns, identify opportunities that improve clinical audit processes.

You'llenjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interact with business stakeholders to understand their AI/ML requirements and deliver projects aligned with the business portfolio
• Drive and manage high-impact data science projects from conception to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including analytic engineering, infrastructure, and operations, to design and deploy models
• Document and communicate findings, methodologies, and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Monitor and refine model performance through on-going evaluation, ensuring robust performance
• Maintain compliance with legal, ethical, regulatory, and organizational standards

You’llbe 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 asprovidedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Data Science
• 2+ years of experience in traditional machine learning and statistical modelling
• 2+ years of experience in coding in Python, SQL, and related languages
• 1+ years of experience with big data technologies
• Demonstrated appreciation of ethical considerations in data science and commitment to apply them in practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data processing in Spark
• Experience with Databricks / ADB
• Experience with healthcare claim data
• Experience in transitioning projects from proof-of-concept (PoC) to production, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance
• Demonstrated knowledge of the full life cycle of AI/ML projects, including EDA, model development, tuning, and drift analysis

*All employees working remotely will berequiredto 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 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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,locationand 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 marginalizedgroupsand those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and deliveringequitablecare 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 adrug -free workplace. Candidatesare required topass a drug test before beginning employment.