Explainable AI Data Scientist — Fully Remote

Watkins Media Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible working hours

Team retreats

Job summary

HealthWorksAI, a leader in explainable AI for healthcare, is seeking a Data Scientist to integrate diverse modelling techniques and enhance model interpretability for Medicare Advantage payers across the US. You will collaborate across teams to translate data science outputs into measurable client value.

You will stay current on emerging AI/ML tools and healthcare trends, contributing to a culture of analytics empowerment while solving real-world business challenges.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience developing and deploying data-driven solutions in a professional or consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering — ideally in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with basic Big Data technologies.
• Familiarity with the US Healthcare Insurance domain; Medicare Advantage knowledge is a strong plus.
• Experience applying machine learning techniques including regression, boosting/bagging, segmentation, forecasting, and deep learning.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to structure analytical approaches and communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Model integration: Blend traditional statistical and modern AI/ML techniques to address complex healthcare business challenges across benefit design, network adequacy, and market intelligence.
• Interpretability focus: Enhance model interpretability using xAI methodologies — ensuring every model output is transparent, auditable, and actionable for non-technical health plan stakeholders.
• Analytical proficiency: Showcase proficiency in regression, boosting/bagging, segmentation, forecasting, and Deep Learning/Neural Network techniques applied to real-world Medicare Advantage datasets.
• Solid data foundation: Build a strong foundation in data engineering, modelling algorithms, and general data science principles that power our healthcare analytics platform.
• Collaborative delivery: Work across product, engineering, and customer success teams to ensure data science outputs translate into tangible, measurable client value.
• Continuous learning: Engage in ongoing learning for personal and team growth — staying current on emerging AI/ML tools, techniques, and healthcare industry trends.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Big Data

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related quantitative field

Tools

Big Data technologies

Job description

HealthWorksAI, a leader in explainable AI for healthcare, is seeking a Data Scientist to integrate diverse modelling techniques and enhance model interpretability for Medicare Advantage payers across the US. You will collaborate across teams to translate data science outputs into measurable client value.

You will stay current on emerging AI/ML tools and healthcare trends, contributing to a culture of analytics empowerment while solving real-world business challenges.