Data Scientist, Applied Analytics and Production Solutions (Remote)

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum's Enterprise Clinical Services team is seeking a Data Scientist to support the implementation, execution, and expansion of a growing portfolio of applied analytics, automation, AI, and operational solutions that improve healthcare delivery and operational efficiency. This role helps ensure that production models, automations, data pipelines, reporting solutions, optimization tools, and decision-support assets remain reliable, supported, documented, and continuously improved.

Working at the intersection of data science, engineering, and operations, you will own day-to-day execution and support for assigned production capabilities while contributing to new solution development. The role is well suited to someone who can quickly learn new datasets, systems, business domains, and analytical methods, and who wants to grow toward broader solution ownership.

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

• Production stewardship
• Monitor and support production models, automations, decision-support tools, data pipelines, and reporting assets
• Troubleshoot production issues, coordinate resolution activities, and serve as a primary s