UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This role is part of UnitedHealth Group’s Responsible AI Program. The Senior Director, Responsible AI Assurance & Validation will provide technical and strategic leadership for a team of data scientists focused on advancing responsible, ethical, and compliant AI solutions across healthcare applications. This position combines deep expertise in data science with healthcare innovation, AI ethics, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Director, Responsible AI Assurance & Validation will set the technical direction for responsible AI testing and validation methodologies, oversee model risk evaluation practices, and ensure scalable, repeatable governance processes across AI use cases—including Generative AI and traditional machine learning systems. In this role, you will partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Business, and AI Engineering teams to proactively identify and mitigate risk. You will lead the development of robust testing frameworks and champion best practices that shape the future of ethical AI in healthcare. This leader will manage and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering technical excellence, continuous learning, and a solid culture of accountability and innovation. 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: Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap for responsible AI testing and validation across AI/ML systems Establish scalable evaluation frameworks for traditional ML and Generative AI systems, including LLM-based applications Evaluate and prioritize AI risks based on business impact, regulatory exposure, patient/member safety, and reputational considerations Distinguish between critical risks requiring remediation and manageable risks addressable through mitigation strategies and monitoring controls Lead structured risk review discussions and provide clear recommendations Support the design and implementation of automated testing pipelines and validation methodologies Ensure comprehensive documentation of testing protocols, validation findings, and risk assessments Serve as a subject matter expert on responsible AI principles and regulatory considerations Communicate complex technical findings in practical, business-relevant terms to executive and non-technical audiences Demonstrate executive presence and sound judgment when advising on high-visibility or sensitive AI deployments Represent the Responsible AI team in cross-functional working groups and leadership forums. Stay abreast of the latest developments in AI/ML research and incorporate relevant findings into work Provide mentorship and guidance to colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement You’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: 10+ years of experience in computer science, applied mathematics, applied statistics, or related quantitative fields Demonstrated expertise in AI ethics, fairness evaluation, and model risk management Proven sound analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills Experience within healthcare systems, including, for example, claims processing, call centers, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations Experience managing high-performing, experienced data scientists, setting team vision and prioritizing work across multiple concurrent initiatives Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting AI in healthcare (e.g., HIPAA, CMS guidelines, emerging AI regulations) Experience with conversational AI systems, prompt engineering, adversarial testing, and red teaming Demonstrated understanding of information security principles as applied to AI systems Experience translating complex business needs into scalable technical solutions Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide adoption of best practices *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $159,300 to $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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. The Enterprise Information Security (EIS) team is responsible for cybersecurity across our organization. We support our business and members by reducing risk, rapidly responding to threats, focusing on business resiliency and securing new acquisitions. UHG is seeking a solid information security professional to join our red team. This role will design and deliver realistic adversarial cyberattacks that will not only test the effectiveness of the security stack but will improve the company’s ability to detect and respond to these types of attacks. 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 for a minimum of four days per week. Primary Responsibilities: Participate in the planning, design and implementation of assessments and plans Perform full scope adversarial simulation/red team assessments Work with the Blue Team in order to develop new and improved ways to defend the organization Prepare reports containing attack paths, findings/vulnerability information, and mitigation options and recommendations Present findings to various stakeholders, including the most senior leadership of the company Provide support during ongoing assessments by writing tools and setting up infrastructure Creating automation for specific tasks and operations Research, investigate and evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices, and vendor solutions to be able to recommend and assess various security products Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience working in complex, diverse and global (international) environments Adversarial mindset and critical thinking skills 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. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED (or higher) One or more relevant information security certification(s) such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GXPN, etc 2+ years of experience in information security or Cyber Security 1+ years of hands-on work experience conducting offensive security operations 1+ years of experience with scripting, editing existing code, and general programming concepts using one or more of the following: PowerShell, JavaScript, Perl, Python, VB, bash, C/C++, C#, or Java Intermediate level of knowledge with security testing standards or frameworks, such as the MITRE ATLAS Framework Intermediate level of knowledge with implementing cyber adversarial TTPs Intermediate level of experience with AI Security and AI Red Team testing methods Preferred Qualifications: Experience in other IT functions - system administration, software development, SOC, forensics, hunting, networking, etc Experience with using, administering, and troubleshooting major operating systems (Windows, Linux/UNIX) Experience in testing and assessing cloud environments Experience with blue team tools and methods *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO #GREEN

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. The Optum Bank Model Risk Analyst Sr. will be responsible for planning and executing on model governance and model validations in alignment with the Bank’s Model Risk Management (“MRM”) governance framework. The Model Risk Analyst Sr. will work with model owners, other MRM analysts, and upper management to ensure model documentation and risk management processes are implemented appropriately to meet business needs/regulatory obligations and ensure appropriate governance processes are followed and documented in all phases of the model lifecycle: model development, use, calibration/validation, and decommissioning. Responsibilities will also include stress testing, back testing, replication testing and effective challenge of the Bank’s models during internal validations, including but not limited to fixed income, fraud, financial forecasting, capital adequacy, liquidity, credit underwriting and credit loss models. 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: Ensure model owner compliance with MRM procedures and standards, especially during model implementation and development phases Document model policies, methodologies, and processes when appropriate Maintain and recommend enhancements to the Model Inventory tracking and Model Risk Assessment for each model Validate that appropriate level of documentation is completed for each model or non-model tool Lead internal and external model validations Stress testing, back testing, replication testing and effective challenge of the Bank’s models during internal validations, including but not limited to fixed income, fraud, financial forecasting, capital adequacy, liquidity, credit underwriting and credit loss models. Provide challenge to model implementation, model performance, and model validation processes, ensuring adherence to appropriate MRM standards Prepare and present recommendations to the Bank’s Risk Review Council. Assist the Bank in advancing its Model Risk governance framework and model risk program Prepare items for internal audits and regulatory exams You’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: Bachelor’s degree in finance, MIS, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a related field with a focus on financial modeling 5+ years of experience working in a bank or other financial institution with duties focused on documenting policies, standards, and procedures related to implementing sound risk management practices, methods, tools, and processes 3+ years in developing and implementing quantitative models, CECL, Fraud, and/or Credit underwriting within a financial institution or relevant industry 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office PowerPoint (creating and executing presentations), and Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Advanced Formulas, Formatting, etc.) 2+ years of programming experience in high-level programming languages such as SQL, or Python with experience in data manipulation and analysis Functional knowledge in meeting regulatory expectations and standards in all phases of the model development, use, and maintenance process Ability to travel 10%25 Preferred Qualifications: Degree or professional certification in model risk management or related area Proven in-depth knowledge of statistical modeling techniques, econometrics, time-series analysis, and risk management principles Regulatory experience in assisting with regulatory examinations Ability to be an assertive self-starter, with solid verbal and written skills Ability to analyze, manage and resolve complex issues with attention to detail Ability to interpret governmental regulations, regulatory guidance, and manuals, and implement appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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. The Enterprise Information Security (EIS) team is responsible for cybersecurity across our organization. We support our business and members by reducing risk, rapidly responding to threats, focusing on business resiliency and securing new acquisitions. UHG is seeking a solid information security professional to join our red team. This role will design and deliver realistic adversarial cyberattacks that will not only test the effectiveness of the security stack but will improve the company’s ability to detect and respond to these types of attacks. 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: Participate in the planning, design and implementation of assessments and plans Perform full scope adversarial simulation/red team assessments Work with the Blue Team in order to develop new and improved ways to defend the organization Prepare reports containing attack paths, findings/vulnerability information, and mitigation options and recommendations Present findings to various stakeholders, including the most senior leadership of the company Provide support during ongoing assessments by writing tools and setting up infrastructure Creating automation for specific tasks and operations Research, investigate and evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices, and vendor solutions to be able to recommend and assess various security products Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience working in complex, diverse and global (international) environments Adversarial mindset and critical thinking skills You’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: One or more relevant information security certification(s) such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GXPN, etc. 2+ years of experience in information security or Cyber Security 1+ years of hands-on work experience conducting offensive security operations 1+ years of experience with scripting, editing existing code, and general programming concepts using one or more of the following: PowerShell, JavaScript, Perl, Python, VB, bash, C/C++, C#, or Java Proven knowledge of security testing standards or frameworks, such as the MITRE ATLAS Framework Experience Implementing cyber adversarial TTPs Proven knowledge of AI Security and AI Red Team testing methods Preferred Qualifications: Experience in other IT functions - system administration, software development, SOC, forensics, hunt, networking, etc. Experience with using, administering, and troubleshooting major operating systems (Windows, Linux/UNIX) Experience in testing and assessing cloud environments Experience with blue team tools and methods *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.