Sr Data Scientist

Unitedhealthcare; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Salary range transparency

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead Government Programs analytics and reporting. The role covers the full analytical lifecycle from data extraction to AI model development, delivering actionable insights with cross-functional teams.

The position is remote within the United States, based in Phoenix, AZ, with a strong focus on Medicaid/Medicare claims, SQL, Snowflake, Azure, and Power BI to drive outcomes and innovate operational performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience using SQL and/or relational database tools.
• 5+ years of experience in reporting and analysis, data management, and reconciliation.
• 5+ years of experience using Excel for reporting and analysis.
• 5+ years of experience using Snowflake, Azure, and Power BI.
• 5+ years of experience working with government programs, including Medicaid/Medicare claims and financial data.
• 3+ years of experience with Medical, Dental, Vision claims adjudication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical and data analysis go-to for Government Operations leadership and operational staff.
• Develop metrics and reporting on critical outcomes by understanding operations at a deep level.
• Create innovative analytic solutions that produce actionable insights and support better decisions and business performance.
• Support operational analytics by identifying and executing new opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.
• Develop queries and models to evaluate results and formulate solutions for process and performance improvement.
• Design creative analytical solutions to measure business performance, including identifying and quantifying drivers, risks, and opportunities and defining mitigation and leverage approaches.
• Influence senior leadership to adopt new ideas, projects, or approaches.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Executive presence

Tools

SQL

Excel

Snowflake

Azure

Power BI

AI

ML

predictive modeling

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Sr Data Scientist to provide analytical leadership for Government Program operational reporting and analytics. This role owns the analytical lifecycle, from data extraction and transformation through AI model development, and delivers insights in partnership with cross-functional teams.

Location

Phoenix, AZ (remote)

Salary

USD 91,700 - 163,700 per year

Experience

5+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical and data analysis go-to for Government Operations leadership and operational staff
• Develop metrics and reporting on critical outcomes by understanding operations at a deep level
• Create innovative analytic solutions that produce actionable insights and support better decisions and business performance
• Support operational analytics by identifying and executing new opportunities to improve efficiency and performance
• Develop queries and models to evaluate results and formulate solutions for process and performance improvement
• Design creative analytical solutions to measure business performance, including identifying and quantifying drivers, risks, and opportunities and defining mitigation and leverage approaches
• Influence senior leadership to adopt new ideas, projects, or approaches

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience using SQL and/or relational database tools
• 5+ years of experience in reporting and analysis, data management, and reconciliation
• 5+ years of experience using Excel for reporting and analysis
• 5+ years of experience using Snowflake, Azure, and Power BI
• 5+ years of experience working with government programs, including Medicaid/Medicare claims and financial data
• 3+ years of experience with Medical, Dental, Vision claims adjudication
• 3+ years of corporate work experience, preferably within a healthcare corporation or managed care organization
• Experience communicating complex findings to non-technical stakeholders and senior leaders
• Knowledge of Encounter Claim framework and vendor data
• Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and predictive modeling
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving mindset, including key successes in business solutions derived from analysis and deep learning
• Demonstrated ability to keep company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Dedicated work area separated from other living areas that provides information privacy
• Ability to live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection, or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Core Competencies

• Self-starter with engaging leadership style, influencing and facilitation skills, and ability to build collaborative relationships
• Analytic thought leadership, including developing innovative analytic solutions and tracking, trending, and reporting on metrics with visualization
• Business acumen and critical thinking, including translating business or clinical needs into technical specifications
• Executive presence and presentation skills for concise, effective communication to non-technical executives and clinical staff
• Problem-solving skills with ability to anticipate, identify, and diagnose problems and make recommendations
• Goal-directed persistence, positive influence, and ability to manage setbacks while removing barriers and tracking project status
• Detail orientation and hands-on approach to evaluate operations and drive effective, lasting change
• Ability to develop relationships and influence across functional teams across multiple business units
• Ability to guide and train junior developers to support their technical and professional growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare claims, financial and care management data
• Experience tracking, trending, and reporting on metrics with visualization
• AI Modernization experience
• Basic level proficiency in CICD process, Visual Studios, and Power BI
• Experience with analysis in managed care/health insurance, government programs, and/or finance

Technical Skills

SQL, Excel, Snowflake, Azure, Power BI, AI, ML, predictive modeling

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
• Salary range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually

Remote Work and Office Requirements

• Remote work flexibility within the U.S.
• For hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area: work in the office a minimum of four days per week
• Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Application Deadline

This posting will be live for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. The job may come down early due to volume of applicants.