Healthcare Data Scientist: Performance Analytics & Insights

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Well-being benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking a Healthcare Data Scientist to support its Performance Measurement and Improvement team. You will map clinical journeys, identify drivers of quality variation, and measure consumer experience for BCBSMA populations including Medicare, turning disparate data into actionable insights.

You will work with cross-functional teams to develop analytics used to improve access, quality, and affordability, and to enhance member and provider outreach.

Qualifications

• Experience applying statistical methods to support business decisions.
• Proven ability to translate business questions into analytic hypotheses and data requirements.
• Strong communication of complex findings to stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify business questions and outcomes.
• Leverage diverse data sources to build analytic products supporting healthcare quality and affordability.
• Generate hypotheses, perform analyses, and deliver actionable recommendations for outreach strategies.
• Develop and maintain analytical dashboards tracking program performance and impact.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to decision-makers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data visualization

Communication

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics / related field

MA / MS / PhD preferred

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking a Healthcare Data Scientist to support its Performance Measurement and Improvement team. You will map clinical journeys, identify drivers of quality variation, and measure consumer experience for BCBSMA populations including Medicare, turning disparate data into actionable insights.

You will work with cross-functional teams to develop analytics used to improve access, quality, and affordability, and to enhance member and provider outreach.