Data Scientist, Health Analytics (Hybrid)

Delta-Dental; Okemos (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is hiring a Data Scientist to implement quantitative and predictive models, run data science experiments using Python Jupyter Notebooks, and develop visualizations for stakeholders. This hybrid role is based in Okemos, MI, with collaboration across analytics teams.

The position requires a master’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of data experience, with proficiency in Python, SQL, SAS, and R.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a quantitative field.
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Health Informatics, or related field preferred.
• Three years of experience working extensively with data.
• Experience with statistical modeling methods, machine learning algorithms, supervised and unsupervised learning, and data mining.
• Proficiency with SAS, R, or equivalent; programming with Python and SQL.
• Excellent communication and the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements advanced statistical models using causal 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.
• Performs other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the primary job responsibilities.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data mining

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Mathematics / Statistics / quantitative field

Master's degree in Data Science / Business Analytics / Health Informatics / related field

Tools

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is hiring a Data Scientist to implement quantitative and predictive models, run data science experiments using Python Jupyter Notebooks, and develop visualizations for stakeholders. This hybrid role is based in Okemos, MI, with collaboration across analytics teams.

The position requires a master’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of data experience, with proficiency in Python, SQL, SAS, and R.