Senior Statistical Programmer (SAS Required, Telecommute Available) Job in Ann Arbor, Michigan US


Job Responsibilities

This role will work with the model development teams to:

  1. Extract data from internal systems and work closely with the modeling teams to prepare data for analysis.
  2. Assist with further processing of the data to aid modelers during the development process.
  3. Perform data analysis tasks at the direction of a modeler.
  4. Translate business requirements into SAS code for use within internal systems and models.
  5. Develop reports to inform management on model performance, and/or tools to facilitate understanding of model results.
  6. Maintain model performance monitoring processes.
  7. Become one of the Predictive Analytics team's experts on internal servers and databases..
  8. Develop and/or maintain a library of commonly used macros and programs for data extraction, transformations, etc.

  1. Bachelors Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Operations Research, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Economics or any discipline involving analysis and programming
  2. Hands-On expertise in the following languages/database platforms:
    1. Advanced SAS (Unix and PC)
    2. SQL
    3. Oracle
    4. Microsoft Office Products
    5. Microsoft SQL Server (SSIS,SSRS experience preferred))
    6. SAS Data Integration or any ETL development experience preferred.

  1. Experience with JAVA or C a plus.
  2. Project Management experience a plus.
  3. Knowledge of OptumInsight Payment Integrity solutions, Subrogation, Coordination of Benefits and Overpayment Audits a plus.
  4. Knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding a plus.

OptumInsight is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

OptumInsight is one of the largest and fastest growing health information companies. We specialize in improving the performance of the health system by providing analytics, technology and consulting services that enable better decisions and results. We integrate workflow solutions that deliver data in real-time, and create actionable insights - processing health information that relates directly to and affects one in four patients in the U.S, one in every three Medicaid dollars and one in every five emergency room visits. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation Performance.

What can YOU do with the right information? At OptumInsight, the possibilities and the impact are limitless. No matter what your role is at OptumInsight, you'll be empowered to ask more questions, develop better solutions and help make the health care system greater than ever. It's always fresh. It's always exciting. And it's never been more important.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.