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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Surest Performance Research Senior Data Analyst - **Company:** Unitedhealth Group Inc - **Location:** Hopkins, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,700.0 - $163,700.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Data Cleansing, Digital Data, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Git, Pyspark, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us7fb2c8d398fcbcc0b6ca9067de3ab875 ## About the Role * 2+ years of experience in a quantitative field such as Math, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or Economics * 2+ years of experience with Python, SQL, or R * 1+ years of experience with version control, preferably Git * Intermediate level of knowledge of statistical concepts, such as regression modeling and hypothesis testing, * Multiple years of experience applying statistical methods, especially in a health care context * Multiple years of Python, SQL, or R experience, preferably with health care data * Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities and projects * Ability to work with less structured, more complex issues * 1+ year of experience with health care data Soft Skills: * Ability to maintain project documentation and files, review, track, and manage study documents for completeness and accuracy * Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely * Ability to interpret analytic results and provide analytic input for final reports and presentations *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. ## Description Opportunities with Surest, a UnitedHealthcare Company (formerly Bind). We provide a new approach to health benefits designed to make it easier and more affordable for people to access health care services. Our innovative company is part tech start-up, part ground-breaking service delivery-changing the way benefits serve customers and consumers to deliver meaningful results and better outcomes (and we have just begun). We understand our members and employers alike desire a user-friendly, intuitive experience that puts people in control when it comes to the choices they make and the costs, they pay for medical care. At Surest, we pride ourselves in our ability to make a difference, and with the backing of our parent company, UnitedHealthcare, we can operate in the best of both worlds-the culture and pace of an innovative start-up with big company support and stability. Come join the Surest team and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you must be really smart about the business of health care. Challenge yourself, your peers and our industry by shaping what health care looks like and doing your life's best work. (sm) You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges., * Serve as statistical support on research projects that aim to evaluate the Surest product, with a demonstrated ability to support all phases of research, including method selection, data preparation, execution of analysis, and dissemination of results * Synthesize requests from non-technical stakeholders into meaningful analyses through identification of appropriate data sources and methods * Support the creation of scalable analytic processes, such as new analytic reporting capabilities * Use programming languages such as Python (PySpark, pandas) and SQL to build efficient data pipelines and analytics * Appropriate use of simple analytical methods (means, weighted means, counts) and more complex methods (regression modeling, matching methods, machine learning) * Independently review claims data, provider data, digital data, and other health care data to clearly understand capabilities and limitations of the data for analysis * Participate in technical documentation of analytics and results * Support review of internal and external deliverables for accuracy (QA) You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Harnessing the Power of Open Source's Newest Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1448-harnessing-the-power-of-open-source-s-newest-technologies) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)