Data Scientist

BCBSMA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking a Data Scientist to transform healthcare insights. You will leverage large healthcare datasets using Python to automate data tables, visuals, and client-focused slides.

You’ll collaborate with business partners to sharpen deliverables, address questions, and drive cost and utilization insights for accounts. The role requires 5–7+ years in data science or healthcare analytics, proficiency in SQL, Python and/or R, and experience with Snowflake/S3.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Healthcare Analytics, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of professional data science, healthcare analytics, or related field.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and/or R for data extraction, manipulation, and modeling.
• Experience with cloud-based tools (e.g., Snowflake, S3 buckets).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex analyses for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Use Python to build automated reporting pipelines that generate data tables and graphs for PowerPoint slides.
• Develop and organize high-quality code enhancements with minimal supervision.
• Act as SME to identify key drivers and address clarifying questions from account meetings.
• Clean raw data and ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of downstream analytics.
• Collaborate with internal partners to refine client-facing deliverables and output files.
• Partner with Underwriting, Health and Medical Management, Sales, and Finance to align analytics with business strategy.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Healthcare Analytics, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Snowflake

S3 buckets

Job description

Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue.

Our Account Analytics team is seeking a Data Scientist with strong technical expertise and a background in a quantitative discipline. In this role, you’ll leverage large and complex healthcare datasets to bring key cost and utilization insights directly to our accounts. You will utilize Python to design and automate the delivery of critical data tables, visualizations, and PowerPoint presentations. Additionally, you will collaborate with business partners to elevate our client deliverables and serve as an expert to address clarifying questions and analyze key cost drivers raised from account feedback.

This role is eligible for our Flex worker persona in our Boston or Hingham office once per month.

Your Day to Day

• Use Python to build automated reporting pipelines that generate data tables, identify metrics, and create graphs, integrating them into PowerPoint slides for account presentations.
• Develop and organize high-quality code enhancements by proactively modifying existing processes and building new, robust code with little to no supervision.
• Act as the subject matter expert to directly identify key drivers and address clarifying questions stemming from account presentation meetings.
• Clean raw data and review input files with strong attention detail ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all downstream analytics.
• Collaborate closely with internal business partners to continuously refine, enhance, and elevate the quality of our client-facing slide decks and output files.
• Partner with teams including Underwriting, Health and Medical Management, Sales, and Finance to ensure alignment between analytics and business strategy.

We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Healthcare Analytics, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7+ years of professional experience in data science, healthcare analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and/or R for data extraction, manipulation, and modeling.
• Experience with cloud-based tools (e.g., Snowflake, S3 buckets).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and adaptability to shifting business priorities.

What You Bring

• A passion for using data to improve healthcare quality and affordability.
• Creative, solution-oriented approach to tackling complex business problems.
• The ability to influence decision-making through clear insights and strong stakeholder partnerships.
• A team-first perspective with a track record of driving projects to completion.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above

Location

Boston

Time Type

Full timeSalary Range: $116,190.00 - $142,010.00

The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.

This job is also eligible for variable pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?

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You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA.

The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant.

We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences.

It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.

As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture page.

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