BCBSMA
Data Scientist
Boston · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$116k-$142kDetected 1 day ago
PythonData AnalysisData ScienceStatisticsPublic HealthSASResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking
About the role
- The successful candidate will have an established track record of identifying and executing data-driven solutions across a myriad of projects including, but not limited to, clinical quality, member satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- For more information on how we work and support that work/life balance visit our " How We Work " Page.
- Collaborates as part of cross-functional teams to clarify key business questions and desired outcomes, translating those questions into structured analytic hypotheses, data requirements, and reporting specifications.
- Prepares and delivers compelling presentations of analytical findings to internal decision-makers, utilizing informative business metrics to influence strategic decision-making.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above
- Experience mapping business needs to analytical planning and technical requirements.
- Proficiency working with large, complex, structured, and unstructured datasets.
- Proven ability to independently execute projects involving multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.
- Hands-on data analytics experience is required, including advanced programming skills in SAS, R, Python, or equivalent analytical tools.
- Bachelor's degree in statistics, econometrics, applied mathematics, quantitative behavioral sciences, or a public health field is required. An advanced degree (MA, MS, or PhD) is highly preferred.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in an applied analytics or quantitative research role, with a proven track record of improving population health, access to care, and consumer experience.
- Experience supporting Commercial health plan quality and Medicare Star ratings improvement is strongly preferred.
- Collaborative problem-solving skills with a strong capacity to address complex data and analytical challenges through teamwork and open communication.
- Minimum Education Requirements:
- Location
- Boston Time Type
- Full time
- Salary Range: $116,190.00 - $142,010.00
- The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.
Nice to have
- An advanced degree (MA, MS, or PhD) is highly preferred.
Compensation
- $116,190.00 - $142,010.00
- The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.
- We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.
- This job is also eligible for variable pay.
- An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.
- Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.
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