Senior Data Scientist - Remote Healthcare Analytics Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's UnitedHealthcare division is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to advance the Key Measures Model (KMM) engine and related analytics for Medicare & Retirement. You will lead advanced analytics, design scalable production solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve provider engagement and quality outcomes.

The role offers remote work within the U.S. with in-office requirements in Minneapolis for some days.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience developing analytical solutions using machine learning, text mining/analysis, simulations, hypothesis testing, etc.
• 3+ years of professional experience with SQL, Python, PySpark and large-scale cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks)
• 1+ years of experience leveraging AI/ML tools and technologies to drive workflow automation and analytical capabilities

Responsibilities

• Design and implement prioritization logic, measure enhancements, and NBA improvements
• Translate analytical models and business logic into scalable production solutions
• Develop, validate, and optimize analytical frameworks and scoring methodologies
• Conduct exploratory analysis, feature development, and model performance evaluation
• Apply innovative analytical techniques to improve provider engagement and quality outcomes
• Own full development lifecycle: problem definition - analysis - model development - validation - implementation support - monitoring
• Partner with data, analytics, BI and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions
• Translate complex analytical findings into actionable business recommendations
• Align solutions with enterprise data strategy and downstream use cases
• Drive continuous improvement of KMM products and analytics capabilities
• Identify opportunities to enhance methodologies, prioritization approaches, and performance measurement
• Integrate new data sources, analytical techniques, and emerging technologies
• Promote analytical best practices, standardization, and knowledge sharing

Skills

Machine learning

Text mining

Simulations

Hypothesis testing

SQL

Python

PySpark

Cloud platforms

AI/ML tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's UnitedHealthcare division is hiring a Senior Data Scientist to advance the Key Measures Model (KMM) engine and related analytics for Medicare & Retirement. You will lead advanced analytics, design scalable production solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve provider engagement and quality outcomes.

The role offers remote work within the U.S. with in-office requirements in Minneapolis for some days.