Sr. Data Scientist (Commercial Analytics)

Cedar; United States; On-site; USD 178,500 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

16 weeks paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Employee resource groups

Mentorship and coaching

Flexible work location

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare technology company as a Senior Data Scientist. This role offers the opportunity to leverage data science to enhance healthcare accessibility and affordability. You will develop scalable analytics tools, mentor junior team members, and drive strategic decision-making within your squad. With a mission to improve the U.S. healthcare system, this position allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying flexibility, unlimited PTO, and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about data and eager to contribute to meaningful change, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in analytical roles with proven business impact.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead squad-level projects and deliver measurable business value.
• Design analytics tooling and dashboards for strategic insights.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Statistical Methods

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Master's Degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

dbt

Looker

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Sr. Data Scientist (Commercial Analytics)

Our healthcare system is the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in the U.S. Every year, over 50 million Americans suffer adverse financial consequences as a result of seeking care, from lower credit scores to garnished wages. The challenge is only getting worse, as high deductible health plans are the fastest growing plan design in the U.S.

Cedar’s mission is to leverage data science, smart product design and personalization to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. Today, healthcare providers still engage with its consumers in a “one-size-fits-all” approach; and Cedar is excited to leverage consumer best practices to deliver a superior experience.

The Role

We're seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our Commercial Analytics team and develop scalable analytics tooling that drives action. The Commercial Analytics team's goal is to enable our clients to understand, appreciate, and extract the most value out of their Cedar relationship and products. The team's ambition is to satisfy and delight Cedar's clients through access to data and insights that:

• Help them build trust in Cedar's products and recognize the value they deliver
• Empower them to take advantage of Cedar's varying features and levers to maximize value

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be viewed as a force multiplier for your squad, displaying leadership and beginning to have impact beyond your own tasks. You will lead squad-level projects, mentor junior team members, and drive decision-making within your team. You will develop expertise in Cedar's data ecosystem and translate business problems into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making at the squad level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of Squad-level KRs with measurable business value
• Design and develop comprehensive analytics tooling and dashboards that drive strategic decision-making
• Execute ambiguous projects independently, proactively asking for help when needed
• Lead and execute complex ad-hoc data analyses, translating findings into scalable analytics solutions
• Serve as a thought partner to client-facing teams, providing data-driven insights that enhance client relationships
• Develop and optimize data pipelines in dbt, ensuring data quality and reliability
• Utilize Python and SQL for notebook-based exploration and sophisticated ad-hoc analyses
• Present and communicate data findings and methodology to commercial stakeholders
• Partner with Data Engineers to implement robust data infrastructure for complex analyses
• Mentor junior team members and provide constructive feedback within your team
• Identify and advocate for opportunities to deliver impact within your squad
• Solve hard problems that require depth of expertise in your domain
• Proactively take on new challenges and projects to better the team

Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in analytical roles, with demonstrated impact on business outcomes
• Strong proficiency in SQL and visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience developing and maintaining data pipelines in dbt
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and notebook-based explorations
• Ability to translate business problems into structured analytical approaches
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with ability to influence decision-making within the team
• Analytical ability and understanding of statistical methods
• Experience decomposing ambiguous problems and executing on solutions
• Proactive attitude, ownership mentality, and growth mindset
• Ability to accurately represent your work and its value to partners within Cedar
• Experience mentoring junior team members is a plus
• Knowledge of or experience in the healthcare industry is a plus

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Compensation Range and Benefits

• Salary/Hourly Rate Range*: $178,500 - $210,000
• This role is equity eligible
• This role offers a competitive benefits and wellness package

*Subject to location, experience, and education

What do we offer to the ideal candidate?

• A chance to improve the U.S. healthcare system at a high-growth company! Our leading healthcare financial platform is scaling rapidly, helping millions of patients per year
• Unless stated otherwise, most roles have flexibility to work from home or in the office, depending on what works best for you
• For exempt employees: Unlimited PTO for vacation, sick and mental health days–we encourage everyone to take at least 20 days of vacation per year to ensure dedicated time to spend with loved ones, explore, rest and recharge
• 16 weeks paid parental leave with health benefits for all parents, plus flexible re-entry schedules for returning to work
• Diversity initiatives that encourage Cedarians to bring their whole selves to work, including three employee resource groups: be@cedar (for BIPOC-identifying Cedarians and their allies), Pridecones (for LGBTQIA+ Cedarians and their allies) and Cedar Women+ (for female-identifying Cedarians)
• Competitive pay, equity (for qualifying roles) and health benefits that start on the first of the month following your start date (or on your start date if your start date coincides with the first of the month)
• Cedar matches 100% of your 401(k) contributions, up to 3% of your annual compensation
• Access to hands-on mentorship, employee and management coaching, and a team discretionary budget for learning and development resources to help you grow both professionally and personally

About us

Cedar was co-founded by Florian Otto and Arel Lidow in 2016 after a negative medical billing experience inspired them to help improve our healthcare system. With a commitment to solving billing and patient experience issues, Cedar has become a leading healthcare technology company fueled by remarkable growth. As of November 2024, Cedar is engaging with 30 million patients annually and is on target to process $3.5 billion in patient payments annually. Cedar partners with more than 55 leading healthcare providers and payers including Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, Novant Health, Allina Health and Providence.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet