Senior Data Science Practitioner

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

Job summary

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana seeks a Senior Data Science Practitioner to lead domain-specific analytical data model development using SQL and dbt. You will work with MS Excel and data analysis languages/frameworks to support insurance-domain insights and governance.

The role emphasizes building scalable data models, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and guiding data-driven decisions within a hybrid Okemos, MI setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical/sciences, CS, business, or related field; master’s preferred.
• Five years of experience working with data and applying analytical data modeling methods.
• Advanced knowledge of insurance business and claims systems; experience with data modeling tools including SQL, dbt, and MS Excel; familiarity with SAS/R/Python preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads domain research, analysis and shares findings with senior team members and internal stakeholders.
• Develops governed data models and dbt pipelines to transform and organize data.
• Queries, manipulates and validates large datasets from internal and external sources.
• Ensures data quality and performs validation with tests; analyzes data quality impact on downstream analytics.
• Acts as consultant to clients on reporting, analytics, or research issues.
• Maintains and troubleshoots data pipelines and databases.
• Collaborates with team to address complex business challenges.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in data science / analytics

Tools

SQL

dbt

MS Excel

SAS

R

Python

Job description

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.

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.

Job Title:

Senior Data Science Practitioner

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Okemos, MI

Location Specifics:

Hybrid Position

Position Description:

Leads domain-specific analytical data model development using SQL and dbt, supported by tools such as MS Excel and specialized data analysis languages and frameworks.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates deep understanding of insurance practice and specialized domains such as dentistry as it relates to business needs.
• Contributes to the building of governed, reusable analytical data models by applying dimensional modeling and software engineering practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sourcing data and applying scalable data modeling methods to address complex business challenges.
• Leads and develops all aspects of domain research, analysis and shares findings with senior team members and other internal stakeholders.
• Acts as a consultant and liaison to internal and external clients on reporting, analytical, or research issues.
• Maintains and develops departmental data models and dbt pipelines to transform, store, and organize data. Analyzes and troubleshoots data pipeline and database problems.
• Collects, queries, manipulates, and validates large datasets, incorporating both internal and external data sources. Works efficiently with both structured and unstructured data sources and identifies potential data quality problems, applies appropriate tests and validation, and understands their impact on downstream analytics.

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 Clinical or Core Sciences, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field with a master’s degree in data science, business analytics, analytics engineering, health informatics, or related field preferred and five years of experience working extensively with data, with relevant industry working experience in applying analytical data modeling methods to domain specific subject matter. Will accept any suitable combination or education, training or experience. Position requires advanced knowledge of insurance business, the claims processing system and other business applications; experience with data modeling tools including SQL, dbt, and MS Excel; working knowledge of version control, data testing, documentation, and any of SAS, R, or Python is preferred; 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.