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)
This Open Source Community Advocate is responsible for building an engaged community of open source contributors within and outside of UHG. Developer advocates represent the voice of the user (e.g., developer, data scientist, engineer). Community Advocates are a strong voice for the Open Source Program Office within and outside our organization.
Community Advocates raise awareness among developers about open-source projects hosted by UHG and contributed to by UHG. They educate users and help them get the most out of the platform. They build strong relationships with users across open source and developer communities. They advocate for users internally with the project team by sharing community feedback and challenge. They organize community building events (e.g., meetups) and industry events like conferences and hackathons.
A primary requirement for this role is active and enthusiastic participation in open source development. Our open source community is a group of dedicated developers and engineers working toward positive disruption in the healthcare and technology industries. We are a vibrant, celebrated, and supported open-source community. We proudly deliver innovative solutions to the world's toughest healthcare problems.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Define best practices and standards for creating and managing source code for developers, engineers, scientists and clinicians, including GitHub templates
• Defining processes and procedures to increase reuse of code throughout the enterprise
• Socialize open source projects as an advocate for adoption and reuse across the enterprise
• Generate clear materials to encourage participation in the open source community including websites, guides, and internal/external presentations
• Organize and facilitate community management vehicles (such as meetings, conferences, etc.)
• Oversee and facilitate programs that encourage elevate branding and participation of open source for the enterprise
• Develop and maintain objective measures of open source health across enterprise efforts including adoption, production, and project quality

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 Communication, Technology, Computer Science, or 3 or 4 years of related field/work experience
• Demonstrated process improvement experience
• Technical Writer 1 to 2 years of experience
• Experience documenting and improving technology processes
• Documented clear communication skills
• Ability to tailor messages to the audience
• Experience building and engaging communities
• Experienced celebrating victories and encouraging others to do so
• Experience crafting recognition plans and incentive plans for communities
• Experience organizing and facilitating meetings
• Experience managing large-scale projects
• Experience leading others to adopt change

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Certification
• Published writing record
• Documented Github contributions
• Experience contributing to open source
• Experience working with or for non-profit organizations
• Established social media presence/influencer
• Established blog contributions

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.
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, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $87,900 to $156,900. 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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