Sr. Data Scientist - Remote

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: May 14, 2025

Job Description:

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The Sr. Principal Data Scientist will provide AI/ML solutions to Payment Integrity stakeholders in the Commercial Waste & Error space. Applies knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, and make valuable contributions to medical cost savings and the efficiency of clinical audit processes. Works with analytics and statistical software such as SQL and Python and others to perform analysis, produce models, interpret data, and drive business value. Exhibits solid adherence to data science discipline in responsibly maintaining models in production.You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:

• Interact with business stakeholders to understand their AI/ML requirements and deliver projects aligned with the business portfolio
• Drive and manage high-impact data science projects from conception to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including analytic engineering, infrastructure, and operations, to identify and address key business challenges through data science
• Document and communicate findings, methodologies, and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholdersYou'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
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