Data Scientist III

CareSource; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Data Scientist III at CareSource designs and validates predictive, machine learning, and AI models that inform business processes across operations, clinical, financial, and marketing teams. You will lead analytical projects, communicate results to management, mentor junior data scientists, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy models into production at scale.

Five+ years of data analytics experience and proficiency with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years of data analysis or analytic programming experience.
• Experience with cloud services (Azure, AWS or GCP) and modern data stack (Databricks or Snowflake).

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and communicate analytical plans for projects.
• Mine and analyze large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Develop visualizations to demonstrate algorithm efficacy.
• Lead collaboration with teams to integrate models into solutions.
• Present models and analyses to management.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science or related field

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Job Summary

The Data Scientist III is responsible for designing and validating predictive models, machine learning models, and artificial intelligence that inform and improve business processes across the organization (operational, clinical, financial, marketing, etc.).

Essential Functions

• Create, maintain, and communicate analytical plan for each project
• Balance progress in multiple concurrent projects
• Present models and analyses to management
• Mentor new and developing junior Data Scientists
• Mine and analyze large structured and unstructured datasets
• Employ wide range of data sources to develop algorithms for predicting risk, understanding drivers of risk, detecting outliers, etc.
• Develop visualizations that demonstrate the efficacy of developed algorithms
• Provide statistical validation and analysis of outcomes associated with clinical programs and interventions
• Develop innovation models to differentiate CareSource as a leader in advanced healthcare analytics
• Evaluate new software and other tools to advance data science capabilities
• Lead collaboration with other teams to integrate with existing solutions
• Communicate results and ideas to key stakeholders
• Prepare code for operationalization of end-to-end model pipeline and deliverable for business consumption
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, other related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
• Master’s degree or PhD is preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in data analysis and/or analytic programming required
• Experience with cloud services (such as Azure, AWS or GCP) and modern data stack (such as Databricks or Snowflakes) is required
• Two (2) years healthcare experience is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills

• Expert knowledge of a scientific programing language (such as Python or R) and SQL
• Knowledge of developing reports or dashboards in Power BI or other business intelligence applications
• Ability to perform basic statistical analyses and techniques including A/B testing, general significance testing, and sampling methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of predictive modeling and machine learning algorithms such as generalized linear models, non-linear supervised learning models, clustering, decision trees, dimensionality reduction and natural language processing
• Proficient in feature engineering techniques and exploratory data analysis
• Working knowledge of optimization techniques and artificial intelligence methods
• Ability to analyze large quantities of information and identify patterns, irregularities, and deficiencies
• Proven analytic skills in solving multi-dimensional problems and experience in creating reports, projections, models, and presenting to business stakeholders
• Comfortable reading academic research papers and applying them in the models
• Proficient with MS office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
• Demonstrated critical thinking, verbal communication, presentation, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team environment

Licensure and Certification

None

Working Conditions

General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Compensation Range

$94,100.00 - $164,800.00

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary): Salary

Organization Level Competencies

• Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture
• Cultivate Partnerships
• Develop Self and Others
• Drive Execution
• Influence Others
• Pursue Personal Excellence
• Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.

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The CareSource mission is known as our heartbeat. Just as we support our members to be the best version of themselves, our employees are driven by our mission to create a better world for members, stakeholders and providers. We are difference-makers who combine compassionate hearts with our unique business expertise to make every opportunity count. Each claim, each phone call, each consumer-centric decision is a chance to change the world for one member, and our employees look for ways to do that every day. The challenge is, there is no one right way to be the difference and we’re looking for people like you that will rewrite that definition every day. We do what it takes to form creative solutions that make our community and the world just a little better. Discover what it means to be #UniquelyCareSource.