Senior Data Scientist, Star Ratings Analytics - Remote
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: May 9, 2025
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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
*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.
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