Lead Data Scientist

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and theories to analyze and collect data and construct solutions to business problems; performing complex statistical analysis on experimental or business data to validate and quantify trends or patterns identified by business analysts; constructing predictive models, algorithms and probability engines to support data analysis or product functions; verifying model and algorithm effectiveness based on real-world results; designing experiments and methodologies to generate and collect data for business use. Responsible for aiding tactical decision making by using predictive and prescriptive remodeling; and extracting actionable insights by identifying patterns in structured and unstructured data.

Job Description

• With minimal direction, lead efforts to:
• Collect, integrate and analyze data from sources related to health status and outcomes for our members, characteristics of health care providers, internal business processes, and other domains.
• Perform complex statistical analysis on experimental or business data to validate and quantify trends or patterns identified by business analysts.
• Select and adapt machine learning and probabilistic modeling methods to support data analysis or product functions; verify model and algorithm effectiveness based on real-world results.
• Design experiments and methodologies to generate and collect data for business use.
• Create visualizations, interactive analytical applications and interpretive artifacts to support business application of data science findings.
• Be accountable for delivery of analytics and data science solutions
• Coordinate with other internal delivery product teams and cross-functional teams to drive the production implementation of new capabilities
• Measure and improve the quality of analytics solutions on an ongoing basis.
• Advise business by providing data-based strategic direction to identify and address business issues and opportunities
• Maintain effective communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and provide leadership on special projects as required or requested
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, and customers. Model behaviors for more junior scientists
• Represent team in meetings within HCSC. Participate in cross-functional decision-making bodies internally
• Take a leadership role in identifying team knowledge gaps, identifying and then presenting learning opportunities that are strategically relevant. Tie near-term tactical knowledge needs to long-term strategic imperatives
• Independently deliver or lead the delivery of a complex analytics or data science project. Work directly with stakeholders and management to define and adhere to a project plan and key delivery dates. Lead small to moderate sized initiatives from conception to deployment. Actively engage on several initiatives, generally in lead or primary role.
• Support in the incorporation of existing predictive analytics into the Medical Economics Engine - Predictive Command Center

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field; OR Actuarial credential or Master’s degree and 4 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field; OR Ph.D. and 2 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field; OR 9 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field.
• Strong learning and growth mindset
• Customer focus
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in at least five of the following six areas, and demonstrated mastery in at least one: 1) data analysis and relational-style query languages; 2) machine learning and/or statistical modeling; 3) data visualization; 4) a high-level programming language; 5) distributed computing; 6) understanding of healthcare.
• A track record of independently delivering or leading the delivery of a complex analytics or data science project.
• A track record of mentoring, managing, or leading junior analytics or data science staff.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Masters or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, or bachelor's degree with significant healthcare experience.

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HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range$107,300.00 - $193,800.00