Data Science Grad Intern - Minnetonka, MN or Remote
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: November 21, 2022
Job Description:
Internships at UnitedHealth Group. -If you want an intern
experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a
company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system.
UnitedHealth Group internship opportunities will provide a hands-on
view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of
ideas, products and services. You'll work side by side with some of
the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. So
here we are. You have a lot to learn. We have a lot to do. -It's
the perfect storm. And even better? Join us and you may end up
staying for a career in which you can do your life's best
work.(sm)We are seeking a Data Science Graduate Intern to join our
growing team at Surest--- next summer. -In this position, you will
play a key role in enabling the Surest benefit plan by supporting
the ongoing improvement and communication of Surest's provider
performance evaluations. -The Provider Performance Intern will
focus on helping Surest optimize the data the drives the Bind's
unique ability to provide members their cost ahead of any service
they receive. This work supports some of the key differentiating
assets of Surest, and this position will create an opportunity to
learn healthcare data analytics while supporting enhancements to
the performance of the Surest plan. -Surest--- -was formed in 2016
by veteran insurance innovators passionate about making health
insurance personal. They envisioned health insurance that works
like the other helpful, clear and useful services of our modern
daily lives. Health insurance that gives us immediate answers and
clear costs before the point of care. Benefits that allow us to
shape our health plan to our changing health needs-our own daily
conditions and preferences. A plan that helps us save and helps our
employers stop paying for wasted benefits and costly misdirection.
-It's health insurance that works out of the box and in the palm of
your hand.Primary Responsibilities:
Apply education and research skills
to challenging industry-level problemsPartner with Data Science
team, mentor, and organizational stakeholders to develop Data
Science solutionsConduct and document thorough investigation of
available approaches to solving problemsUse Machine Learning,
statistical methods, and other Data Science techniques to scale
opportunitiesPresent clearly and convincingly on opportunities and
risks of using automated ML solutionsYou'll be rewarded and
recognized for your performance in an environment that will
challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to
succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles
you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a graduate degree
in Information Technology, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Computer
Science, Public Health, Business Analytics, Physics or a related
quantitative disciplineWill be actively enrolled in a graduate
degree program throughout the duration of the internship (at least
through the end of August 2023)Understanding of statistical
modeling, -machine learning modeling or other related
-methodsKnowledge of using Python for data-focused and quantitative
tasks (data loading, cleaning, transforming, visualizing, and
analysis)Experience with SQL and interacting with databasesMust be
eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in
the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students
with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc.
will not be considered)Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential
job function of this role. Candidates located in states that
mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state
requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state
and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will
obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when
applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates
must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodationPreferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with cloud-based
technologies (especially AWS)Experience working with Spark
(especially pyspark) for big data processingFamiliarity with
software-development fundamentals such as Git, Software Development
Lifecycles, and good coding practicesFamiliarity with agile
processes and tools (especially Jira)Experience writing R for
data-focused and quantitative tasksExcited to take on a hard
problem and create a big solutionTo protect the health and safety
of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth
Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose
COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In
addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19
vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function.
UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19
vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination
requirements and will obtain the necessary information from
candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates
must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination
requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or
termination of employmentDiversity 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.Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, or New York
City Residents Only: -The hourly range for residents is $31.77 to
$56.88. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited
to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to
your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a
comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs,
equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are
subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you
begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching
choice of benefits and incentives.
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