Senior Data Scientist, Star Ratings Analytics

UnitedHealth Group • Minnetonka, MN

257d • $89,800 - $176,700 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities