Data Scientist Consultant
About the position 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Responsibilities • Data transformations to support actuarial and predictive modeling within the Medicare, Medicaid, and/or Commercial lines of business • Designing and developing data science solutions tailored to client needs • Supporting the development of advanced machine learning classification and regression algorithms • Developing and implementing model monitoring processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of predictive models • Performing complex analyses and drawing key insights that reflect an understanding of the overall consulting engagement • Creating visually appealing, client-ready, and accurate deliverables • Designing data science solutions and tools as well as performing assessments on existing data science models • Collaborating and communicating effectively with the broader team, while supporting ad-hoc analytics and additional consulting engagements as needed • Maintaining high quality documentation of predictive models, data definitions, transformations, and processes to ensure data science governance and security • Taking accountability for work within a fast-paced consulting environment Requirements • Bachelor's degree • 2+ years of direct healthcare industry experience in at least two of the following domains: Population health analytics, Value based care analytics, Actuarial analysis • 2+ years in Python and SQL • Experience with feature engineering • Experience with development of predictive models • 1+ year experience with Cloud environment like Azure • 1+ year experience working in a consultancy, healthcare payer, or research institution in a data science role • Expertise in various business deployments with at least 2 of the following methodologies: Regression, Classification, NLP Nice-to-haves • Experience at Optum/UHC/UHG • Experience with GenAI • Experience with health care claims and/or pharmacy claims and/or experience with UHG and/or Optum data and analytical products • Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Proven ability to handle changing priorities/requirements/deadlines Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Apply tot his job