Lead Data Scientist

Join Health Care Service Corporation and apply advanced data science to real business and healthcare challenges. In this Lead Data Scientist role, you will build and validate predictive models, translate complex findings into actionable insights, and contribute to data-driven decision making. The position is based in Richardson, TX (onsite) or Chicago, IL (onsite).

Compensation: USD 112,200 - 202,600 per year.

Work arrangement: Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management may modify schedules in exigent circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Use advanced mathematical and statistical concepts to analyze and collect data, and construct solutions to business problems.
• Run complex statistical analyses on experimental or business data to validate and quantify trends or patterns identified by business analysts.
• Build predictive models, algorithms, and probability engines to support data analysis and product functions.
• Verify model and algorithm effectiveness using real-world results.
• Design experiments and methodologies to generate and collect data for business use.
• Support tactical decision making through predictive and prescriptive modeling.
• Extract actionable insights by identifying patterns across structured and unstructured data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics, or related quantitative field; OR an actuarial credential or Master’s degree and 4 years of work experience; OR a Ph.D. and 2 years of work experience.
• Strong learning and growth mindset.
• Customer focus.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in at least five of six areas, with demonstrated mastery in at least one:
  • Data analysis and relational-style query languages
  • Machine learning and/or statistical modeling
  • Data visualization
  • A high-level programming language
  • Distributed computing
  • Understanding of healthcare
• A track record of independently delivering or leading complex analytics or data science projects.
• A track record of mentoring, managing, or leading junior analytics or data science staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, or a bachelor’s degree with significant healthcare experience.

Benefits

To learn more about available benefits, visit https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

Employment Statement

Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.