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Alma has raised $220.5M in funding from Insight Partners, Optum Ventures, Tusk Venture Partners ... Identify opportunities and initiate new data science projects that drive company OKRs * Communicate ...

We value diversity of thought and are committed to an environment where everyone can "Involve Purposefully." Senior Director, Data Science The Senior Director, Data Science is a pivotal leadership ...

Alma has raised $220.5M in funding from Insight Partners, Optum Ventures, Tusk Venture Partners ... Define Data Science strategy and priorities in the Client Experience domain * Generate product ...

Sr. Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$47.28 - $81.63/hr

Oversee the end-to-end data science process, from data collection to model deployment. * Mentor and guide junior data scientists and analysts. * Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior optum data science in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectSenior Optum Data ScienceData Analyst
Required CredentialsAdvanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field; experience with machine learningBachelor's degree in Data Analysis, Statistics, or related field; some experience with data tools
Work EnvironmentHealthcare analytics, cross-functional teams, complex data modelingData reporting, visualization, basic analysis in various industries
Employer & Industry UsageOptum/UnitedHealth Group, healthcare industryVarious industries including healthcare, finance, retail

Senior Optum Data Scientists focus on advanced analytics, machine learning, and healthcare-specific data challenges within Optum. Data Analysts typically handle data reporting, visualization, and basic analysis across multiple industries. The roles differ mainly in complexity, required skills, and industry focus, with Senior Data Scientists engaging in more technical and strategic tasks.

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Infographic showing various Senior Optum Data Science job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Senior Product Analyst - 2369267

Senior Product Analyst - 2369267

UnitedHealth Group

Eden Prairie, MN • Remote

$79K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

Senior Product Analyst - 2369267

EMPLOYER:    Optum Services Inc.

JOB TITLE:    Senior Product Analyst

LOCATION:    1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.)

DUTIES:    Conduct research to identify provider claim, remittance, scheduling, and admissions data attributes to build predictive AI models; build detailed use cases to inform the data science team of specific outcomes required to address business challenges in healthcare revenue cycle processes; engage with internal and external stakeholders, to understand workflow needs, determine solutions to problems, and create market fit for product capabilities; plan and execute product initiatives and ensure delivery dates are met; collaborate with engineering teams to size projects and establish completion timelines; perform competitive analysis of current market trends and assess opportunities to enhance Optum Real product capabilities; analyze client and Optum data outputs to create relational attributes that inform predictive data models and outputs, leveraging AI, ML, and automation technologies; drive organizational enablement for new product capabilities, coordinating efforts across data science, engineering, user experience, analytics, customer adoption, and operations; define success criteria for new products, releases, or capabilities, and document progress in weekly reports shared with leadership; and prepare detailed Steering Committee presentations and weekly report-outs to leadership, summarizing progress, insights, and recommendations for product development. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S.

REQUIREMENTS:    Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Sciences, or a related field and the completion of a university-level course, research project, internship, or thesis or one (1) year of experience involving the following:
    Platform and system administration;
    Programming language including Python, Java or Scala;
    User interface  using Figma;
    Development skills including workflow, process, flow, reports or formula development;
    Data structures and data models;
    Automated scripting for user management and governance processes;
    SQL;
    Product management experience including tools like Jira, Aha!, or Rally;
    Product development lifecycle (PDLC) across multiple environments; and
    Agile methodologies.

RATE OF PAY:  $79,050 - $119,196 / per year

Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2369267

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 


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