Senior Manager Data Scientist - Remote

About this role

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.

This position provides interpretation, execution, and report efficiencies and cost management of HEDIS Retrospective data for submission reporting of primary measures data as an effort to deliver a 4+ HEDIS/Star Performance rating with our Health Plans. Position works to conduct and manage outcomes of advanced analysis, reviews, forecasting, trending, and presents information to Business on system and data source capabilities for operational planning. Additionally, position produces innovative solutions driven by advanced analytics to provide predictive and prescriptive analytics to the enterprise, to ensure minimal risk to HEDIS/Star ratings and the Enterprise as a whole, reporting all impacts directly to VP.

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:

• Responsible for managing/interpreting advanced analytics, including basic knowledge of understanding SQL queries and presenting findings to communicate strategic technical solutions to Executive Leadership on efforts that impact the bottom line
• Manage multi-functional Teams of managers, developers and analysts to support and collaborate with WellMed business stakeholders
• Supporting team w...