Senior Data Scientist - Remote

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

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Data Scientist to drive data analytics, BI reporting, and decision-support solutions in a remote capacity across the U.S. The role focuses on ECS Strategy Reporting, data normalization, quality, and scalable analytics that inform operational and strategic decisions.

You will partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into dashboards, models, and tools, leveraging SQL, Python, Airflow, Tableau/Power BI, and ETL pipelines.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst.
• 6+ years of experience working with relational databases & database structures (such as SQL or Oracle).
• 3+ years of experience building solutions in business intelligence and data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI preferred).
• 3+ years of experience using data manipulation software such as Alteryx or SSIS.
• Demonstrated expert level of proficiency creating SQL queries.
• Demonstrated intermediate+ level of proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Programming Languages: SQL (T-SQL, PL/SQL), Python, Bash scripting.
• Experience with Data Engineering & ETL: Apache Airflow, SSIS, ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience with Databases: Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Snowflake.
• Experience with Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Access.
• Experience with Relational Data Modeling, Process Automation, Git / GitHub, XML, JSON

Responsibilities

• Analyze, review, forecast and trend complex data, review the analysis and interpretation of others' work.
• Develop and implement effective/strategic business, reporting and data solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes.
• Support short- and long-term operational/strategic business activities through analysis.
• Reviews the work of others.
• Develop innovative approaches.
• Sought out as expert.
• Serves as a leader/mentor.
• Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them.
• Serves as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues.
• Solves complex problems and develops innovative solutions.
• Performs complex conceptual analyses.
• Reviews work performed by others and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Forecasts and plans resource requirements.
• Authorizes deviations from standards.
• May lead functional or segment teams or projects.

Skills

Relational databases

SQL queries

Python

Bash scripting

Data visualization

MS Office

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Alteryx

SSIS

Apache Airflow

Git/GitHub

XML

JSON

Oracle

MS SQL Server

MySQL

Snowflake

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Senior Data Scientist - Remote (2399951)

Senior Data Scientist - Remote - 2399951

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.

This role will support ECS Strategy Reporting and Analytics, with responsibility for the management of mostly structured and semi-structured data, with a focus on building business intelligence tools, conducting analysis to distinguish patterns and recognize trends, performing normalization operations, and assuring data quality. The position will integrate performance management frameworks with operational reporting to help ECS monitor key metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and optimize workflows across functions. Responsibilities include partnering with stakeholders to understand business and data requirements; developing reporting, dashboards, data visualizations, analytical models, and decision-support tools; interpreting complex data and translating findings into actionable insights and recommendations; and ensuring data quality, consistency, and usability. The role will use business intelligence, data visualization, query, analytical, statistical, and data engineering tools to develop scalable solutions that strengthen performance visibility and support short- and long-term operational and strategic objectives.

You’ll enjoy 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

• Analyze, review, forecast and trend complex data, review the analysis and interpretation of others' work
• Develop and implement effective/strategic business, reporting and data solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes
• Support short- and long-term operational/strategic business activities through analysis
• Reviews the work of others
• Develop innovative approaches
• Sought out as expert
• Serves as a leader/mentor
• Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them
• Serves as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues
• Solves complex problems and develops innovative solutions
• Performs complex conceptual analyses
• Reviews work performed by others and provides recommendations for improvement
• Forecasts and plans resource requirements
• Authorizes deviations from standards
• May lead functional or segment teams or projects

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

• 6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Data Analyst
• 6+ years of experience working with relational databases & database structures (such as SQL or Oracle)
• 3+ years of experience building solutions in business intelligence and data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI preferred)
• 3+ years of experience using data manipulation software such as Alteryx or SSIS
• Demonstrated expert level of proficiency creating SQL queries
• Demonstrated intermediate+ level of proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
• Experience with Programming Languages: SQL (T-SQL, PL/SQL), Python, Bash scripting
• Experience with Data Engineering & ETL: Apache Airflow, SSIS, ETL/ELT pipelines
• Experience with Databases: Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Snowflake
• Experience with Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Access
• Experience with Relational Data Modeling, Process Automation, Git / GitHub, XML, JSON

*All employees working remotely will be required to 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.