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Senior Optum Data Science Jobs in Orem, UT (NOW HIRING)

The data scientist role involves solving technical, data-driven Healthcare problems using computer ... Master of Science degree or higher in the fields of Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics is ...

The data scientist role involves solving technical, data-driven Healthcare problems using computer ... Master of Science degree or higher in the fields of Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics is ...

Senior Data Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$99.50K - $135.20K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be a high-impact "Game Changer" responsible for architecting ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent ...

Senior Data Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$99.50K - $135.20K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be a high-impact "Game Changer" responsible for architecting ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent ...

Senior Data Engineer

Lehi, UT

$99.50K - $135.20K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be a high-impact "Game Changer" responsible for architecting ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent ...

Senior Data Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$99.50K - $135.20K/yr

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be a high-impact "Game Changer" responsible for architecting ... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent ...

Senior Data Engineer

Provo, UT · On-site

$100.50K - $136.60K/yr

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer who is deeply technical and excited to solve hard data ... Partner with data analysts, data scientists, and product and engineering teams to understand data ...

Senior Data Engineer

Provo, UT · On-site

$100.50K - $136.60K/yr

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer who is deeply technical and excited to solve hard data ... Partner with data analysts, data scientists, and product and engineering teams to understand data ...

Senior Data Engineer

Provo, UT · On-site

$100.30K - $136.20K/yr

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer who is deeply technical and excited to solve hard data ... Partner with data analysts, data scientists, and product and engineering teams to understand data ...

Senior Data Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site

$99.10K - $134.60K/yr

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, informatics, data science or related technical ... This is the established pay range for the Senior Data Engineer roles at JourneyTeam on the Data ...

Senior Data Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site

$99.10K - $134.60K/yr

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, informatics, data science or related technical ... This is the established pay range for the Senior Data Engineer roles at JourneyTeam on the Data ...

Senior Data Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site

$126.50K - $176K/yr

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, informatics, data science or related technical ... This is the established pay range for the Senior Data Engineer roles at JourneyTeam on the Data ...

Senior Data Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site +1

$126.50K - $176K/yr

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, informatics, data science or related technical ... This is the established pay range for the Senior Data Engineer roles at JourneyTeam on the Data ...

Data Engineer

Provo, UT

$109.60K - $131.60K/yr

THE ROLE As a Data Engineer, you'll work alongside senior team members to configure, deploy, and ... Recent graduate (or soon to be) in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Software ...

THE ROLE As a Data Engineer, you'll work alongside senior team members to configure, deploy, and ... Recent graduate (or soon to be) in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Software ...

Data Engineer

Provo, UT · On-site

$108.30K - $130.10K/yr

THE ROLE As a Data Engineer, you'll work alongside senior team members to configure, deploy, and ... Recent graduate (or soon to be) in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Software ...

Data Engineer

Provo, UT · On-site

$50K - $90K/yr

THE ROLE As a Data Engineer, you'll work alongside senior team members to configure, deploy, and ... Recent graduate (or soon to be) in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Software ...

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

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior optum data science in Orem, UT is $69,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,100.00 and $89,500.00 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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Posted 10 days ago


Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist, who has previously supported Healthcare software applications. The data scientist role involves solving technical, data-driven Healthcare problems using computer science, mathematical, predictive modeling and statistical methods, & knowledge. This person will interact with teams from Account Management to Application Engineering and R&D, to conduct detailed analysis and experimentation to maximize the utility of predictive modeling, analytic and machine learning across Waystar's product line. The role will focus on extending machine learning, predictive modeling, and analytic components to provide up-to-date intelligence to Healthcare providers maximizing outcomes. An ideal candidate for this position can approach problem-solving challenges independently, has a strong attention to detail, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-based environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Worksclosely withApplication Engineering,ProductManagement, and Operationalteams in designing, experimenting-with,and implementing machine learning and analytical systems applied to design information and user behavior

  • Worksclosely withApplication Engineering teams to gather and process data,as well as in surfacing variousanalytically-basedfeatures in core products

  • Workson groundbreaking new applications of machine learning and analytic technology toHealthcare, producing quantitative, justifiable results to guide feature planning

  • Translatesreal-worldHealthcare problems to mathematical frameworks

  • WorkswithProductManagement,Marketing,andSales as needed to promote sales and to incorporate market and customer feedback

  • Data exploration, hypothesis creation (from business and product goals), testing algorithms, scaling to largedata-setsand validating results will be common tasks for this role

  • Understands, organizes, and communicatesroot causes of problems and successessuccinctly

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Complete familiarity with various statistical and machine learning techniquesincluding:classification, regression, dimension reduction, clustering,and various multivariate methods

  • Complete familiarity with empirical approaches to estimate performance of machine learning models including: hold-out sets, cross-validation, leave-one-out testing

  • Understanding of orders of algorithms and how they scale

  • Demonstrated competency in R/Python predictive modeling

  • Demonstrated competency in RDBMS (e.g. SQLServer)

  • Ability to code in 1+ general purpose programming language (C#, Java, etc.)

  • Must be a quick-learner with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

  • Outstanding presentation abilities and the ability to communicatewithall levels of theBusiness

  • Comfortable working innewly-forming, ambiguous areas where learning and adaptability are key skills

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

  • Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving,and writing skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

  • Detail-oriented

  • Master of Science degree or higher in the fields of Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics is preferred

  • An aptitudefor medical informatics is preferred

ABOUT WAYSTAR

Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.

Waystar's healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful,optimistic & fun.

Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.comor follow @Waystaron Twitter.

WAYSTAR PERKS

  • Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
  • Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
  • We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks +13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
  • Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
  • Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
  • 401(K) program with company match
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee resource groups

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.