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 Director of Data Science role will be responsible for producing innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex, diverse datasets. The Director will leverage 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 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:

• 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 - Proposes 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

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:

• 10+ years of data analysis experience driving strategy
• 8+ years of experience as a programmer either in application languages like Java, C++, VB  or Data Processing/ Statistical Computing platforms like SQL, Spark, SAS, R, Python
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, either direct management experience, 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 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 $132,200 to $226,600 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.