Associate Data Scientist

UnitedHealth Group is the most diversified health care company in the United States and a leader worldwide in helping people live healthier lives and helping to make the health system work better for everyone.

The Senior Financial Analyst/ Data Consultant supports the Finance / Accounting general functions by reporting accurate financial information; performing financial analyses, forecasting, and modeling; and automating internal reporting processes for Finance and other departments. The position also provides management with statistical findings and conclusions; coordinates and communicates data findings and assists in resolving data issues across multiple departments.

* Research, retrieve, design, troubleshoot, and deliver organized analytics regarding healthcare, capitation, accounts receivable, utilization data, claims data and financial accounting data * Subject Matter Expert as it relates to healthcare capitation, accounts receivable, utilization, claims, and financial accounting data * Analyzes and extracts data from the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) to report to internal and external customers * Serves as a key resource to finance teams by providing data/analytical support, mentoring, guidance and technical expertise * Designs, develops, tests, documents and maintains database queries for ad hoc reporting used in complex conceptual analyses * Develops systematic reporting processes and procedures to ensure timely delivery of weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reporting to management * Manages reporting and analysis elements on all business initiative projects * Recommends and implements new or modified reporting methods and procedures to improve report content and completeness of information * Analyze benchmarking data, reports, processes, and measurements for key managed care indicators to recognize trends and assist in developing forecasts and financial planning * Develops innovative approaches to achieve deliverables and increase efficiencies * Functions as a team lead, oversees the work of others within designated teams * Performs all other related duties as assigned

**Required Qualifications:** * Bachelors Degree, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field required (4 additional years of comparable work experience beyond the required years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree) * 5 of general healthcare accounting, finance, or operations experience * 2 of experience in a reporting and analytical role * Proficient in SQL, SQL Reporting Services, MS Access, and MS Excel and/or equivalent data capture/reporting tools **Preferred Qualifications:** * 3 years of experience in a managed care environment * 5 years of reporting and analytic experience * Understanding of the complexity of Member healthcare accounting, claims and revenue