Business Intelligence Data Scientist

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Leave – 6 weeks

Fertility/Adoption assistance

Caregiver Leave – 2 weeks

401(k) Match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is seeking a BI Data Scientist to analyze complex data, build predictive models, and deliver data-driven insights across finance, actuarial, underwriting, membership, marketing, data warehouse, IT, health analytics and human resources.

This position can work remote, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, statistics, mathematics, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a data analyst/scientist or related role.
• Healthcare knowledge or health insurance industry preferred.
• Master's degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large/complex data sets to identify trends and insights.
• Develop, test, and deploy predictive and prescriptive models.
• Create dashboards and visualizations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate needs into data solutions.
• Maintain documentation on data sources, models, and dashboards.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across platforms.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Pandas

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Statistics/Math/Engineering

Master's degree or higher preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Why Join Us?

Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.

Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.

Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire.

Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.

Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.

Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.

Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

• Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
• Incentive pay program (EPIP)
• Health/Vision/Dental insurance
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Fertility/Adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary

The Business Intelligence (BI) Data Scientist will be responsible for analyzing complex data sets, developing models and algorithms, and deriving actionable insights to support strategic business decisions. The BI Data Scientist will work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, actuarial and underwriting, membership, marketing and customer experience, data warehouse and IT, health analytics, and human resources, to understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutions.

“This position is eligible to work remote, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.”

What you’ll do

• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Analyze large and complex data sets from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and correlations. Translate data findings into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Model Development: Develop, test, and deploy predictive and prescriptive models and scenario forecasting using machine learning and statistical techniques. Continuously evaluate and improve model performance.
• Data Visualization: Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate & Communicate: Work with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into data-driven solutions. Present findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Support teammates by maintaining up-to-date, thorough, and clear documentation on data sources, preparation processes, mathematical models, dashboards, and other business intelligence activities.
• Data Management: Ensure data quality, integrity, and security. Develop and implement processes for data collection, cleaning, and preparation.
• Research & Innovation: Stay current with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies. Explore and implement new methodologies to enhance data analysis capabilities.

What you need

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field required. Minimum of 3 years' experience as a data analyst, data scientist, or related roles required. Experience with and knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and the health insurance industry preferred. Master's degree or higher preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R. Experience with data manipulation tools (e.g., SQL, pandas). An understanding of data warehouse structures, data extraction tools, analytics software and methods, and data modeling. Experience with big data and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Ability to identify and make sense of rich data sources, manage large amounts of data, merge datasets, ensure consistency of datasets, graphically portray data to gain insights, build statistical models, understand data and model shortcomings, and effectively communicate findings.

Data Visualization: Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Demonstrated experience with creating accessible, insightful, compelling, and branded data visualizations.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights. Ability to apply, validate, and interpret results in a variety of machine learning contexts.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills. Ability to present complex data and insights to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Decision Making: Adept at identifying underlying mathematical and statistical assumptions of a given dataset or algorithm and to implement and interpret results appropriately. Ability to make decisions using independent judgment and creativity to resolve issues and overcome roadblocks.

Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude.

Compensation

Compensation $108,640 - $135,800 Exempt Grade IT&S 17 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual’s skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.

For more than 70 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has built a reputation of trust. As we move forward in this new era of health care we want to continue that tradition. Whether a member needs Blue Cross to cover an annual check-up or give them peace of mind during a major medical crisis, we want our members to know they can trust BCBSKS to meet their needs.

Our mission: Being the insurer Kansans trust with their health.