Data Scientist - Remote

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a full time, exempt, Data Scientist with the CPS Solutions LLC, Data and Analytics team you will provide analytical insights using AI/ML techniques and work on diverse data sets, including data sourced from 3rd party suppliers. You are expected to decompose stakeholder requirements to meet the data-related need, write and execute SQL/Python queries to create datasets used for analysis, understand and answer stakeholder questions about the underlying data, and contribute to the continuous learning and improvement of the analytics team by reviewing code, brainstorming solutions to challenges, and providing thorough documentation. This position reports to the Director, Reporting & Analytics.

Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship or restrictions.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all 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:

• Utilize SQL language or Python to extract data from database or third party sources
• Create and maintain rich interactive visualizations through data interpretation and analysis, with reporting components from multiple data sources utilizing visualization tools
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
• Work efficiently within Agile framework and deliver data product aligned with technical and functional requirements in timely manner
• Cooperate with the team members, review pull requests of team members, assist in code troubleshooting
• Work closely with analytics director to understand and maintain focus on business analytics needs
• Perform assigned internal and/or external cadence reporting

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics or related field
• Experience with Database and Reporting packages such as SQL or Python
• Experience with Python for data manipulation, cleaning, and analyzing
• Experience with queries, report writing, and presenting findings
• Experience with BI platforms such as AWS Quicksight and MS Power BI
• Proven exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Proven advanced technical skills and excellent documentation skills
• A track record of following through on commitments using excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Data Science
• Healthcare experience especially with EMR Data
• Proven self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proven effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with internal and external clients
• Demonstrated time and organizational management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, organize and prioritize responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp complex technical and business concepts and express them in clear language

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.