Senior Data Scientist, Star Ratings Analytics - Remote

UnitedHealth Group • Minnetonka, MN • 2w ago

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.

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.

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