Data Scientist

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Position Summary:

Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive impactful business solutions? We’re seeking an analytical and innovative professional to join our team as a Data Scientist. In this role, you will lead efforts to uncover insights from diverse data sources, design and implement data-driven strategies, and work cross-functionally to enhance member engagement and optimize outcomes. You’ll collaborate with a talented team to develop and maintain advanced analytics solutions, support decision-making processes, and contribute to the growth and success of our analytics initiatives.

If you have a strong background in data analytics, a keen eye for identifying business opportunities through data, and the technical expertise to build scalable, actionable solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a difference by turning data into strategic insights that drive real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and deep analysis of business problems to assess the feasibility and impact of analytics and data science solutions tailored to our needs.

•  Explore, assess, and validate diverse data sources for analytics initiatives, ensuring data quality and relevance for business problem-solving.

• Develop, implement, and maintain data-driven solutions that address specific business challenges, optimizing for member engagement and retention.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design data-informed campaigns, and effectively communicate results and insights to internal and external stakeholders.

• Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with strategic and financial goals, enabling clear visibility into the success of analytics initiatives.

• Formulate and propose actionable recommendations for further analytics development, fostering data-driven discussions within the team.

• Coordinate with team members to ensure seamless integration of analytics solutions into broader business initiatives, actively communicating status updates and adjustments as needed.

• Conduct independent research to support solution development, proactively identifying resources and solutions while collaborating as necessary to address complex challenges.

• Conduct thorough data exploration and maintain detailed documentation to support the scalability, transparency, and reproducibility of analytics initiatives.

• Use an iterative approach to build analytics solutions, starting with fundamental models and progressively enhancing complexity based on observed impact, balancing effort with outcome.

Required qualifications:

1+ years Prior Relevant Work Experience

Working knowledge of problem solving and decision-making skills and experience with cloud computing (Google Cloud, AWS, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Data Analytics Tools and Languages: Experience in data analytics using Python, including advanced analytics packages such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, and Matplotlib.

• Experiment Design and Statistical Analysis: Strong foundation in designing and evaluating experiments, with a focus on causal inference, A/B testing, and statistical measurement to drive informed decision-making.

• Workflow Automation and Airflow: Experience with workflow orchestration tools, preferably Apache Airflow, to manage and streamline complex data processes.

• Healthcare Industry Experience: Background in healthcare or related fields, with knowledge of industry-specific data challenges and regulatory considerations to inform solution development.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate across functions, including product, marketing, and operations, to translate business needs into actionable analytics initiatives.

• Understanding of version control (i.e. git) 

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.

Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$86,520.00 - $173,040.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.  The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners.  As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.  
 
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/10/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.