Optum
Senior Principal Data Scientist - Remote
Optum, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, 55344
Senior Principal Data Scientist - Remote
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Senior Principal Data Scientist - Remote
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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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.
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Job Summary The Senior Principal Data Scientist will be responsible for producing innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex, diverse datasets. The role leverages expertise in statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to identify patterns and opportunities, pose business questions, and deliver actionable insights that inform decisions and strategies.
You’ll enjoy flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. For hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide project leadership and direction to data analysts, data scientists, and senior professionals, ensuring delivery of high‑quality analytics solutions within a matrix environment.
Develop and execute strategies for data analytics that impact multiple business units or markets.
Leverage knowledge of health plan and/or health system operations and performance drivers to align analytical insights with value creation for the business and customers.
Manage a portfolio of projects to meet deadlines, align with business priority and deliver value and strategic recommendations to external stakeholders and clients.
Create specifications to integrate data into a common structure for analysis and research.
Design and develop data solutions to support complex and ambiguous analyses, interpret results, and present actionable insights.
Responsible for end‑to‑end analytics pipeline that includes data sourcing, cleansing, engineering, modeling and interpretation – propose innovative ways to analyze and solve problems by using data mining approaches on available information.
Communicate complex analyses effectively to leaders across the organization, presenting clear and concise executive summaries.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of data analysis experience driving strategy.
8+ years of programming experience in languages such as Java, C++, VB, or data processing/statistical computing platforms like SQL, Spark, SAS, R, or Python.
5+ years of leadership experience, either direct management, leading project teams, or managing multiple layers of management and senior‑level staff.
Experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
Experience facilitating meetings with leaders, business and IT stakeholders.
Proven excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to develop high‑level executive presentations.
Proven interpersonal and relationship‑building skills to work with integrated teams of customers, product managers, project managers, developers, analysts, and quality engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the healthcare services or adjacent industries.
Experience managing large volumes of data and disparate relational databases. Understanding of budgeting and forecasting tools, terminology, and processes.
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay and Benefits Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 annually for full‑time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase plan and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline This posting will remain open for a minimum of two business days or until we have collected a sufficient candidate pool. The posting may close early if we receive enough applications.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Senior Principal Data Scientist - Remote
role at
Optum .
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.
Join us to start
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Job Summary The Senior Principal Data Scientist will be responsible for producing innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex, diverse datasets. The role leverages expertise in statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to identify patterns and opportunities, pose business questions, and deliver actionable insights that inform decisions and strategies.
You’ll enjoy flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. For hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide project leadership and direction to data analysts, data scientists, and senior professionals, ensuring delivery of high‑quality analytics solutions within a matrix environment.
Develop and execute strategies for data analytics that impact multiple business units or markets.
Leverage knowledge of health plan and/or health system operations and performance drivers to align analytical insights with value creation for the business and customers.
Manage a portfolio of projects to meet deadlines, align with business priority and deliver value and strategic recommendations to external stakeholders and clients.
Create specifications to integrate data into a common structure for analysis and research.
Design and develop data solutions to support complex and ambiguous analyses, interpret results, and present actionable insights.
Responsible for end‑to‑end analytics pipeline that includes data sourcing, cleansing, engineering, modeling and interpretation – propose innovative ways to analyze and solve problems by using data mining approaches on available information.
Communicate complex analyses effectively to leaders across the organization, presenting clear and concise executive summaries.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of data analysis experience driving strategy.
8+ years of programming experience in languages such as Java, C++, VB, or data processing/statistical computing platforms like SQL, Spark, SAS, R, or Python.
5+ years of leadership experience, either direct management, leading project teams, or managing multiple layers of management and senior‑level staff.
Experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
Experience facilitating meetings with leaders, business and IT stakeholders.
Proven excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to develop high‑level executive presentations.
Proven interpersonal and relationship‑building skills to work with integrated teams of customers, product managers, project managers, developers, analysts, and quality engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the healthcare services or adjacent industries.
Experience managing large volumes of data and disparate relational databases. Understanding of budgeting and forecasting tools, terminology, and processes.
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay and Benefits Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 annually for full‑time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase plan and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline This posting will remain open for a minimum of two business days or until we have collected a sufficient candidate pool. The posting may close early if we receive enough applications.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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