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We are looking for a data scientist to support patient experience improvement efforts through predictive modeling approaches. This role is within Medicare and Retirement Government Quality Programs. This position will provide valuable support of existing predictive models that identify high risk populations and opportunities around critical aspects of patient's health experience, including communication with their doctors, coordination of their healthcare needs, getting care quickly, getting needed prescription drugs and helpful customer service.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of innovative machine learning solutions to solve complex problems
• Source, clean and perform exploratory data analysis to verify data integrity and provide input to assist with model development
• Identify new data sources and provide recommendations on added value
• Build and maintain analytical datasets for both exploratory and predictive modeling
• Support business needs around analytics, predictive modeling, and business intelligence
• Communicate findings, verbally and visually, to business stakeholders
• Perform ad-hoc analyses as required

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:

• Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience with SAS, R, Python, SQL or preferred programming language
• 3+ years of experience manipulating data across multiple platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating and applying predictive models in a business setting

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
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*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary/hourly range for Colorado residents is $64,800 to $116,000. The salary/hourly range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $71,400 to $127,400. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
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.