Data Science Consultant Drive Business Impact with Analytics

Wellmark, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a data analytics professional to act as a Business Consultant for data presentations and analysis across domains. You will manipulate data, prepare datasets, and drive data-enabled improvements with cross-functional partners.

Strong SQL, statistics, and BI tool experience are required. The role emphasizes client-facing communication, proactive prioritization, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s in a quantitative field with data analysis focus.
• Experience with SQL, data manipulation, and statistical programming or equivalent.
• Experience with BI platforms such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Proficiency with large data sets, complex joins, and data presentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify complex business problems through stakeholder interactions and discovery sessions.
• Source, extract, and consolidate data into reusable assets using complex joins.
• Prepare data and build models to analyze business outcomes with charts and dashboards.
• Interpret results and develop narratives to convey findings to stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and peer reviews within the team and across functions.
• Create and maintain documentation for data sourcing, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

SQL

Statistics

Data Visualization

Business Intelligence

Education

Master's degree in quantitative discipline

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline with 2 years related experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP Business Objects

Job description

Wellmark, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a data analytics professional to act as a Business Consultant for data presentations and analysis across domains. You will manipulate data, prepare datasets, and drive data-enabled improvements with cross-functional partners.

Strong SQL, statistics, and BI tool experience are required. The role emphasizes client-facing communication, proactive prioritization, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.