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Accuity

Data Scientist

Accuity, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232


Job TypeFull-time

DescriptionPRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops and manages predictive (machine learning and deep learning) and prescriptive (mathematical optimization and simulation) analytic modelsDeploys solutions to provide actionable insights to the organization and integrate with application systemsDesigns and implements AI/ML and data modelsEnsures AI & ML deliverables can be productionized and integrated into existing systems and processesSupports and drives analytic efforts around the organization's strategic priorities and clinical/business problemsBuilds and extends the analytics portfolio supported by robust documentationStays abreast of state-of-the-art literature in operations research, statistical modeling, statistical process control, and mathematical optimizationCreates and communicates project plans and other required project documentation, providing updates to leadership as necessaryDevelops and maintains relationships with business, IT, and clinical leaders to facilitate collaboration and effective communicationWorks with the analytics team and clinical/business stakeholders to develop pilots for testing and validation in pilot/incubator settingsPerforms analysis to evaluate primary and secondary objectives from pilotsAssists leadership with strategies for scaling successful projects across the organization and enhances analytics applications based on feedback from end-users and clinical/business consumersPerforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

RequirementsPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Education:* Master's degree in applied mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, statistics, or a related field requiredExperience:* Background in computer science, operations research, statistics, or a physical engineering discipline* 3+ years of Machine Learning/Predictive Analytics and Mathematical Optimization experience (including time in graduate program for applicants with PhD degrees). Prior experience with Python and R is a must (experience with tools such as WEKA, RapidMiner, or other open-source tools is strongly preferred)* Experience with discrete-event simulation is strongly preferred* Robust experience with SQL* Experience with Big Data technologies, including Hadoop* Experience with text mining and Natural Language Processing (NLP) is desirableKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* Ability to develop and apply computational algorithms and statistical methods to healthcare data (including data from electronic medical records, financial management, human resources, quality, and supply chain)* Ability to develop and deploy healthcare-relevant predictive and prescriptive models* Ability to perform standard statistical analysis* Ability to formulate and solve mathematical (deterministic and stochastic) optimization problems and simulations* Intermediate development skills* Ability to combine analytic methods and advanced data visualizations* Expert ability to break down and clearly define problems* Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including MS Word* Independent, focused individual able to work remotely or on-site

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