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Kemper

Director, Data Science Operations

Chicago, IL · Remote

$160K - $226K/yr

Location(s) Chicago, Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, Remote-AK, Remote-AL, Remote-AR, Remote-AZ ... Lead analytics/data science ETL projects. Lead team. Evaluate organization's tech. needs, create ...

Inspira Financial

Data Scientist (Remote)

Oak Brook, IL · On-site +1

... Data Science & Analytics in the CDB Strategy Department. This role is responsible for participating in team building business intelligence through the creation of business insights using mathematical ...

Inspira Financial

Data Scientist (Remote)

Oak Brook, IL · Remote

... Data Science & Analytics in the CDB Strategy Department. This role is responsible for participating in team building business intelligence through the creation of business insights using mathematical ...

Inspira Financial

Data Scientist (Remote)

Oak Brook, IL · Remote

... Data Science & Analytics in the CDB Strategy Department. This role is responsible for participating in team building business intelligence through the creation of business insights using mathematical ...

The Hartford

Director of Data Science

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$153K - $229K/yr

Dir Data Science - GD06AE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance ... Candidates who do not live near an office may be considered for a remote work arrangement with ...

Addison Group

Sr. Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · Remote

$85 - $100/hr

Remote Contract Pay: $85/hr - $100/hr The Senior Data Scientist will design and implement AI, Machine Learning, and Operations Research models that transform business objectives into data-driven ...

1 point system

Senior Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · Remote

Requirement - Senior Data Scientist Location- Chicago, IL-Remote Contract W2 Updated JD PURPOSE: The Sr Data Scientist will design and implement machine learning and NLP solutions for a claims and ...

Rundoo

Senior Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$201K - $248K/yr

This is a remote role with a strong preference for candidates based in SF or NYC . You will report directly to the Head of Data Science . What you'll do as an Data Scientist at Rundoo * Deliver high ...

1 point system

Senior Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · Remote

Job Title Senior Data Scientist Location Remote Type of Hire 4 months contract They strictly want candidates from Insurance/ Claim with risk management background. The Sr Data Scientist will design ...

Kemper

Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Data Science is a driver of significant competitive advantage for Kemper and is critical to the ... Remote options are available for non-local candidate. * The range for this position is $93,300 to ...

UL Solutions

Data Scientist

Northbrook, IL · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

Master's degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field * 3-5 years of ... Accepting applications until 12/15/2026 #LI-SG2 #LI-Remote * Process, cleanse, and verify the ...

UL Solutions

Data Scientist

Northbrook, IL · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

Master's degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field * 3-5 years of ... Accepting applications until 12/15/2026 #LI-SG2 #LI-Remote * Process, cleanse, and verify the ...

Tempus

Data Scientist II, Outcomes Research

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100K - $150K/yr

Advanced degree (Master's with 2+ years experience or equivalent) in data science, bioinformatics ... Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles - including remote ...

Benchmark Solutions LLC

Data Analyst Lead

Chicago, IL · Remote

Driven by data science and powered by machine learning, our offering analyzes officer performance ... Ability to work in a fully remote environment (must be based in the U.S. and willing to work in ...

NinjaHoldings

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100K - $145K/yr

Experience with continuous integration, especially in a data science context * Experience with Ruby on Rails Benefits: * Competitive salary and benefits package * Flexible, remote work * Fun, fast ...

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How much do remote optum data science jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote optum data science in Chicago, IL is $146,755.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,100.00 and $171,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Optum Data Science vs Remote Optum Data Analyst?

AspectRemote Optum Data ScienceRemote Optum Data Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or related fieldsBachelor's degree in Data Analysis, Statistics, or related fields often sufficient
Work EnvironmentFocus on advanced modeling, machine learning, and predictive analyticsData cleaning, reporting, and basic analysis tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare analytics, predictive modeling, and research within OptumUsed for reporting, data management, and supporting decision-making processes

Remote Optum Data Science roles involve developing complex models and algorithms, requiring advanced degrees and technical expertise. In contrast, Remote Optum Data Analyst positions focus on data reporting and basic analysis, often requiring a bachelor's degree. Both roles support healthcare analytics but differ in scope and technical depth.

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Director, Data Science Operations

Director, Data Science Operations

Kemper

Chicago, IL • Remote

$160K - $226K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, Remote-AK, Remote-AL, Remote-AR, Remote-AZ, Remote-CA, Remote-CO, Remote-CT, Remote-DE, Remote-FL, Remote-GA, Remote-HI, Remote-IA, Remote-ID, Remote-IL, Remote-IN, Remote-KS, Remote-KY, Remote-LA, Remote-MA, Remote-MD, Remote-ME, Remote-MI, Remote-MN {+ 26 more}

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Director, Data Science Operations sought by Merastar Insurance Company in Chicago, IL. 40 hrs./wk. Duties include: Analyze, estimate & define data transformation req. to load data into EDW, Snowflake, Postgres, S3 (enterprise production & custom-built analytics environment). Create ETL architecture & design flows to illustrate data mvmt from production to analytics environments (new & legacy AWS analytics environments). Design & develop database code software. Analyze project & make strategy for analytics data solutions & AI model support & deployment. ETL & analytics S3 storage projects. Lead analytics/data science ETL projects. Lead team. Evaluate organization's tech. needs, create POCs for new implementation or tech. enhancement & recommend improvements. Remote working benefits available. Can work from anywhere in U.S. MIN REQ: Bach. degree, or foreign equiv., in Comp Sci, Eng'g, Math, Physics or related field. 10 yrs exp. in job offered or as Database Architect or Data Warehousing Specialist. SPECIAL SKILLS: 10 yrs exp w/ SQL & adapt skills in multiple relational tech. (Redshift, Hive, SparkSQL etc.); event oriented, Reactive architectures. 8 yrs exp w/ Python data skills w/ Pandas, & XML/JSON parsing. 5 yrs exp w/ AWS tech. Redshift, Glue, DynamoDB, S3; streaming platforms such as Spark Streaming, Flink & workflow mgrs such as Airflow; at least one ETL tool such as Informatica, Pentaho, SAP, etc. 2 yrs exp implementing at scale, messaging sys. such as Amazon Kinesis or Apache Kafka; languages such as Java or Scala. Travel: Up to 5% short-term, domestic travel may be involved to attend industry conferences. Wage range: $160,555 to $226,500. When determining candidate offers, we consider exp., skills, education, certifications, & geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.). Email resume to Jennifer Brown, HR Services Lead: Jennifer.brown@kemper.com. List R-26-0037133 on resume.

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