Data Scientist

Delta Dental of Michigan; Okemos (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Michigan is seeking a Data Scientist in Okemos, MI, a hybrid role focused on building quantitative and predictive models using Python, SQL, and related tools. The position emphasizes communicating insights to senior stakeholders and improving data-driven decision making across benefit plans and community initiatives.

The candidate should have a master’s degree in a related field and at least three years of analytics experience, with knowledge of health insurance and dental

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in CS, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative field with a master’s degree preferred.
• Three years of experience with data and analytics.
• Experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining, and clear communication of technical results.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements quantitative and predictive models.
• Leads data science initiatives and incorporates new techniques.
• Applies ML algorithms to solve business challenges.
• Designs data-driven experiments to validate findings.
• Communicates insights to senior stakeholders.
• Develops data collection and validation methods for structured and unstructured data.

Skills

Python

SQL

SAS

R

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Statistics or quantitative field

Master’s degree in Data Science/Business Analytics/Health Informatics or related

Tools

Python

SQL

SAS

R

Job description

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.

Job Title

Data Scientist

Number of Positions

1

Location

Okemos, MI

Location Specifics

Hybrid Position

Job Summary

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation. At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do - from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

Position Description

To implement quantitative and predictive models, data science experiments using literate programming techniques such as Python Jupyter Notebooks, develop appropriate visualizations of data, curate and prepare data using appropriate programmatic and non-programmatic data transformation techniques, continuously learn new techniques and methods to improve data science outcomes.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements advanced statistical models using casual modelling, machine learning and optimization techniques.
• Leads the team incorporating new Data Science techniques to enhance the organization's best practices.
• Applies machine learning algorithms and predictive models to solve complex business challenges.
• Designs and conducts data-driven experiments to validate findings and hypotheses.
• Communicates insights and results to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Develops innovative approaches to data collection and validation, incorporating both structured and unstructured data sources.

Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.

Minimum Requirements

Position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or other quantitative field with a master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Health Informatics, or related field preferred, and three years of experience working extensively with data. Knowledge of health or dental insurance, or of dental clinical practice preferred. Position requires experience in statistical modeling methods, machine learning algorithms, supervised and unsupervised learning, and data mining techniques; proficiency with statistical software packages like SAS, R, or equivalent preferred; experience with programming languages, especially Python and SQL, or equivalent; excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex information to a variety of audiences, both technical and non-technical; the ability to collaborate in a team.

The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.