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Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you getLeading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millionsHere, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliablyThere is no room for errorIf you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to beIt`s an opportunity to do your life`s best work.(sm)
What if predicting infectious disease spread was as common and accepted as weather forecasting? what if we can predict who will develop diseases and conditions before they occur? how can we apply data science to equalize healthcare for everyone?
These are the types of questions that we continually ask ourselvesOur aim is to apply data science to really tough problems in order to save livesOur world class team of scientists, clinicians, statisticians, engineers with partners in academia and industry are leaning into these and other challengesWe are looking for data scientists to join us on our journeyDo you want to work on things that have direct, tangible impact on peoples’ health? we invite you to join our team and find out how meaningful work can be.
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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.
Primary responsibilities:
Use appropriate data sampling, data preparation, analytic and statistical methodology to develop predictive models
Participate in the development of innovative machine learning solutions to solve complex problems
Source, clean and perform exploratory data analysis to verify data integrity and provide input to assist with model development
Provide testing, deployment, and maintenance of existing models
Support business needs around analytics, predictive modeling, and business intelligence
Perform ad-hoc analyses as required
Communicate findings, verbally and visually, to business partners and clients
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 qualification:
2+ years of hands-on professional experience in advanced analytics
Preferred qualifications:
Bs in science, applied mathematics, (bio) statistics, applied statistics, economics, or similar quantitative fields of study
Data mining / data analysis methods, building and implementing statistical and predictive models
Model validation, testing and tuning
Languages such as python or r
Ml frameworks such as scikit-learn, tensorflow, kera
Big data frameworks such as hadoop and hive
Relational databases
Unitedhealth group requires all new hires and employees to report their covid-19 vaccination status.
Technology careers with optumInformation and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people`s livesThis is where it`s happeningThis is where you`ll help solve the problems that have never been solvedWe`re freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it`s neededWe`re creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millionsThis is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a realityThis is the place to do your life`s best work.(sm)
Colorado residents only: the salary range for colorado residents is $64,800 to $116,000Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etcIn addition to your salary, unitedhealth group offers 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 unitedhealth group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy.
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 workplaceCandidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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