AVP, Data Science & Analytics - Top Tech Distinguished Engineer - Remote

Molina Healthcare; United States; Remote; USD 161,914 - 315,732; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Molina Healthcare is seeking a senior data science leader to drive analytics initiatives across healthcare domains. You will oversee data model development, ensure data integrity, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decisions and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include mentoring the team, setting priorities, and partnering with health plans to optimize revenue. Strong expertise in Hadoop, Power BI, R, Python, SQL, and Apache Superset is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, economics, finance, CS, or related field.
• 7 years of experience leading healthcare analytics; 10 years total.
• Strong knowledge of Hadoop, Power BI, R, Python, SQL, Impala SQL, Apache Superset.
• Familiarity with relational databases and SDLC concepts.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to bring order to unstructured problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science and analytics initiatives to drive strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the development and implementation of data models with accuracy.
• Provide actionable insights through analysis and reporting for healthcare domains.
• Mentor, coach, and guide team members; set departmental priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-field teams to optimize revenue outcomes and costs.

Skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Model development

Statistical methods

Big data experience

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science/related field

Tools

Hadoop

Power BI

R

Python

SQL

Impala SQL

Toad Automation scripts

Apache Superset

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Lead data science and analytics initiatives to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Oversee the development and implementation of data models, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Provide actionable insights through comprehensive data analysis and reporting, supporting various healthcare domains.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Lead strategic analysis and planning across business units to meet data analysis needs.
• Mentor, coach, and provide guidance to team members.
• Set departmental priorities in alignment with the operating plan, budget, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct deep dive analyses across health plans, providing actionable insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize revenue outcomes.
• Monitor Medicaid/Medicare/Marketplace growth opportunities and new policy rules, developing analytical frameworks to support business cases and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Partner with health plans to design and evaluate Payment Integrity campaigns, developing insights and recommendations to optimize future campaigns.
• Present complex analytical information clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with the analytics team, managing the delivery of analytical projects.
• Identify data solutions and technology opportunities, referring to appropriate team members for implementation.
• Apply statistical and computational methodologies to provide actionable insights and optimize quality, consumer experience, and healthcare costs.
• Develop scalable, efficient, and automated processes for large-scale data analyses and model development.
• Utilize algorithms and models to mine big data, improve models, and ensure data uniformity and accuracy.
• Develop novel approaches for data exploration, analysis, and feature selection from large-scale multidimensional data.
• Execute data science and statistical experiments methodically to solve problems and impact healthcare domains.
• Analyze data for trends and patterns, interpreting data with clear objectives.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from industry trends.
• Implement tools and languages such as Hadoop, Power BI, R, Python, SQL, Impala SQL, Toad Automation scripts, and Apache Superset.

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, or a related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 7 years of experience leading healthcare analytics functions.
• 10 years of work experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of Hadoop, Power BI, R, Python, SQL, Impala SQL, Toad Automation scripts, and Apache Superset.
• Familiarity with relational database concepts and SDLC concepts.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to bring order to unstructured problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is generally performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions. Must have the ability to sit for long periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.

Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $161,914 - $315,732 / ANNUAL

*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.