CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Senior Data Scientist (Hybrid)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Resp & Qualifications
PURPOSE
The Sr. Data Scientist is responsible for managing health equity data governance and advancing data initiatives across the enterprise. This role plays a critical part in supporting and advancing health equity and public health initiatives by acting as the liaison between various data system leads across the organization. The position also involves providing operational governance oversight, offering advisory support in identifying control improvements and governance opportunities, and coordinating internal audits. Additionally, the Sr. Data Scientist utilizes numerical techniques, algorithms, and models in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining to address business challenges and support enterprise-wide data science initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manage Health Equity Data Governance: Oversee the development and implementation of data governance frameworks that support health equity. Ensure alignment of data governance policies and practices with organizational health equity and public health initiatives.
Advance Enterprise Data Initiatives: Lead and coordinate efforts to advance data initiatives across the enterprise, ensuring that data-driven strategies align with the organization's health equity goals. Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive the adoption of data tools and techniques that enhance public health outcomes.
Liaison Between Data System Leads: Serve as the key liaison between different data system leads across the enterprise. Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure that data systems are integrated and effectively support health equity and public health objectives.
Operational Governance Oversight: Provide advisory support in identifying control improvements and governance opportunities. Coordinate and conduct internal operational/process-level audits to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Level
: Bachelor's Degree, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field OR In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Experience
: 5 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Ability to work independently without detailed guidance.
Ability to communicate effectively and document objectives and procedures.
Ability to leverage a variety of data science tools and frameworks.,
Knowledge in model evaluation, tuning and performance, operationalization, and scalability of scientific techniques
Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices.
Proficiency in statistical modeling applications.
Proficiency in advanced SQL in multiple syntaxes.
Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.
Salary Range
: $98,064 - $194,766
Salary Range Disclaimer
The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
Department
Public Health
Equal Employment Opportunity
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Where To Apply
Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers
Federal Disc/Physical Demand
Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on health care programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.
Sponsorship in US
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship
REQNUMBER: 20177
PURPOSE
The Sr. Data Scientist is responsible for managing health equity data governance and advancing data initiatives across the enterprise. This role plays a critical part in supporting and advancing health equity and public health initiatives by acting as the liaison between various data system leads across the organization. The position also involves providing operational governance oversight, offering advisory support in identifying control improvements and governance opportunities, and coordinating internal audits. Additionally, the Sr. Data Scientist utilizes numerical techniques, algorithms, and models in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining to address business challenges and support enterprise-wide data science initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manage Health Equity Data Governance: Oversee the development and implementation of data governance frameworks that support health equity. Ensure alignment of data governance policies and practices with organizational health equity and public health initiatives.
Advance Enterprise Data Initiatives: Lead and coordinate efforts to advance data initiatives across the enterprise, ensuring that data-driven strategies align with the organization's health equity goals. Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive the adoption of data tools and techniques that enhance public health outcomes.
Liaison Between Data System Leads: Serve as the key liaison between different data system leads across the enterprise. Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure that data systems are integrated and effectively support health equity and public health objectives.
Operational Governance Oversight: Provide advisory support in identifying control improvements and governance opportunities. Coordinate and conduct internal operational/process-level audits to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Level
: Bachelor's Degree, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field OR In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Experience
: 5 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Ability to work independently without detailed guidance.
Ability to communicate effectively and document objectives and procedures.
Ability to leverage a variety of data science tools and frameworks.,
Knowledge in model evaluation, tuning and performance, operationalization, and scalability of scientific techniques
Knowledge of software engineering principles and practices.
Proficiency in statistical modeling applications.
Proficiency in advanced SQL in multiple syntaxes.
Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.
Salary Range
: $98,064 - $194,766
Salary Range Disclaimer
The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
Department
Public Health
Equal Employment Opportunity
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Where To Apply
Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers
Federal Disc/Physical Demand
Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on health care programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.
Sponsorship in US
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship
REQNUMBER: 20177