Senior Data Scientist, Star Ratings Analytics - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented data analyst to join their team and make a significant impact on healthcare solutions. In this role, you'll leverage your analytical expertise to drive strategic recommendations that improve member care. You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to embed data-driven solutions into business strategies. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to tackle challenging problems while contributing to a mission that prioritizes equitable healthcare for all. If you're passionate about using data to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive and Recognition Programs

Equity Stock Purchase

401k Contribution

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in developing analytical solutions using various techniques.
• Proven self-motivated with the ability to absorb new concepts and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex data analytics to drive STARS performance improvements.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to a range of stakeholders.

Skills

Machine Learning

Text Mining/Analysis

Data Analysis

Python

SAS

R

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Job description

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform complex data analytics to identify insights that can be incorporated into strategic recommendations for improving member care and to drive STARS performance improvements.


• Work in a cross-disciplinary environment to embed analytics into strategies that address business problems through data-driven solutions


• Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to a range of stakeholders


• Support data acquisition and integration necessary to execute analytics projects


• Understand and explain drivers of apparent quality trends (observation bias, metric changes, operational changes, industry trends)


• Initiate and foster unique and innovative solutions and ideas


• Bring disparate data together with knowledge of health care and government policy to develop and communicate sound business recommendations to leaders throughout the organization

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:

• 3+ years of professional experience in developing analytical solution using techniques such as machine learning, text mining/analysis, simulations, hypothesis testing, etc.


• 3+ years of professional experience with Python, SAS, or R


• 3+ years of professional experience applying data analysis to solve business problems


• 2+ years of professional experience communicating analytic results to stakeholders


• Proven self-motivated and demonstrates an innate ability to absorb new concepts, technical frameworks, program paradigms while employing them creatively to solve complex analytical problems


• Proven critical thinker- this position will need to evaluate merits of new and innovative ideas and make sound decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Medicare Advantage products or the healthcare industry


• Proven solid communicator - this role will need to be comfortable presenting program objectives, process, and performance in multiple setting


• Proven solid Relationship building skills with internal and practice teams to drive goal alignment


• Professional experience with STAR/HEDIS Analytics

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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, location and 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 marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care 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 a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.