Principal Data Scientist - Reporting, Analytics, Data - UHG, Minnetonka, MN

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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UnitedHealth Group is on a transformative journey, leveraging data to inform strategic decisions that drive organizational excellence in Real Estate, Procurement, and broadly Corporate Services.

We are seeking a Principal Data Scientist to enhance our strategic execution by employing advanced data science methodologies in experimental analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning to solve complex business-case based operational challenges and optimize processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

In this dynamic position, you will:

• Work with cross-functional teams to align data science projects with business goals, ensuring impactful outcomes
• Lead advanced data analysis to improve business outcomes and efficiency using predictive modeling and machine learning
• Integrate data science techniques into operational processes, bolstering data-driven decision-making organization-wide
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Keep updated on new data science technologies and methods, advocating for the adoption of innovative practices while aligning to enterprise data strategy

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:

• 5+ years of data science experience solving operational issues using advanced statistical techniques and machine learning
• Proven solid skills in statistical programming and data manipulation (Python, R), and complex database queries (SQL)
• Proven ability to effectively communicate complex data science concepts to non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in operational data analysis, process optimization, and scalable data solutions
• Leadership experience in data science project and team management
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

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.

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.