Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Manager, Identity Engineering and Analytics, will serve as a key resource within the EIS's Enterprise Intelligence and Identity Analytics Organization. Our team is looking for an exceptional architectural mindset with an insatiable appetite for continuous improvement and innovation This will include assisting in writing, refining and communicating design across the program

• Define Identity Risk based use cases inclusive of what is the problem encountered, what is the process and solution flow, where is that data generated, how must the identity team analyze that, and what outcome/data must we provide
• Lead the development and operationalization of risk- based analytics inclusive of defining problem statement, identifying the proper data needed, determining the best analysis path, leading the iterative analytic development, transitioning the analysis to a supportable production state
• Team with engineers, architects, and delivery teams to build solutions via the Optum Big Data platform, Enterprise Service Layer, custom solutions, and software solutions
• Understand and ensure adherence to enterprise technology standards (e.g. solution patterns, application frameworks, technology roadmaps, capital plans) or follow exception/waiver processes as needed
• Work with multiple teams to define architectural solutions for Identity assessment, analyzing and define internal and external customer requirements for clinical data exchange as well as the financial and performance impact of proposed solutions
  Support UAT (User Acceptance testing) for implemented solutions
• Provide technical and data standards subject matter expertise to business team
  Mentor business team on technology solutions and data standards
• Develop, manage and communicate current state and future state analytical models, keeping them aligned to changing business needs and relevant for active technology portfolio management
• Contribute to the product roadmap for the product; own the technical roadmap/solution-side roadmaps
  Provide analytics expertise in applications/software evaluation, selection and implementation
• Build and advance collaborative relationships with business partners, product managers and IT partners
  Hands-on analytics and solution development and validation as needed
• Support and steer employees and project teams through efficient design, development, testing, and deploy phases
• Ensure solutions are of high quality, are high performance and are scalable
• Strive to be a thought leader and advanced practitioner in clinical data integration related creative tools and tactics; forward-thinking in understanding the emerging tools, technologies, and business practices and progressive in learning the application of these tools and practices
• Create and provide reporting to program leadership and clients to accurately communicate status, issues, risks, recommendations
• Manage program and partner expectations and relationships
• Ensure necessary quality assurance processes are in implemented and followed

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive development/systems analysis experience
• 8+ years of experience leading solutions architecture and/or enterprise architecture for data intensive, scalable, high throughput platforms and applications leveraging knowledge of industry standards, data marts, newer technologies and engineering practices
• 5+ years of Info Security Experience
• 5+ years of experience in a development role
• 5+ years of experience in Data Science and Analytics
• 3+ years of experience in ML/AI
• Demonstrated ability to innovate with a deep technical understanding of emerging technologies to address needs and problems of providing services to large and technically progressive organizations.
• Knowledge of industry standard patterns, practices and technologies including Microservices and containers, Cloud, message streaming, REST and web services APIs, Big Data, MLAI
• Professional experience facilitating and leading data solution design, architecture & delivery planning activities across geographically diverse and multi-disciplinary teams
• Solid communication skills including explaining complex concepts effectively to technical and nontechnical audience

Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $94,500 to $171,700. 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.
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