Senior Data Scientist

Job ID: 96625255504Posted: 2026-08-15Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $91,700 - $163,700/yearJob Area: Business & Data AnalyticsCompany: UnitedHealth GroupAt UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We invite you to bring your performance, ideas and innovations to an elite team within a culture built for collaboration. At UnitedHealth Group, we seek individuals who can drive change, take appropriate risks and influence individuals at all levels of the organization. The Senior Data Scientist will support the development of analytics and insights that drive Star Ratings performance. This role focuses on hands-on analysis, modeling, and stakeholder support, contributing to key initiatives while partnering with cross-functional teams. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:Develop and execute analyses, predictive models and reporting solutions to identify insights that can be incorporated into strategic recommendations for improving member care and to drive STARS quality measure performance Analyze healthcare data to identify trends impacting Star Ratings performance Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders Partner with cross-functional teams (clinical, operations, product, actuarial, IT) Work with large and complex datasets for data extraction, transformation, and analysis Present results and recommendations to business partners 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:4+ years of professional experience with Python, SAS, or R  4+ years of experience manipulating data and extracting insights from information across multiple platforms   3+ years of experience working in a cloud-based database environment including Snowflake or equivalent technologies  Familiarity with healthcare quality metrics and gap closure strategies Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Health Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field  Experience with Medicare Advantage / Star Ratings analytics Experience with large-scale datasets and distributed data environments (e.g., Spark) Experience using AI tools to increase productivity in areas such as data exploration, code development and analytical solution delivery. Strong understanding of responsible AI practices such as model validation and explainability *All Telecommuters 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 rangefrom $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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.#RPO #GREEN