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Data Scientist

Employer
CareFirst, Inc.
Location
United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
30 Sep 2022

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Employer Sector
Scientific
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Travel
None
Job Type
Data Science

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:
Identifies and solves business problems by using various numerical techniques, algorithms, and models in statistical modeling, machine learning, operations research, and data mining. Uses advanced analytical capabilities to support data science initiatives. Communicates across product teams and with customers and educates on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and statistical models. Acting as a liaison and interface between analytics, business units and other departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Mines and extracts data and applies algorithms to derive insights.

  • Explores data to understand the data profile and its limitations.

  • Assists business units in the innovation of organizational performance.

  • Explores data patterns using existing data science tools.

  • Translates business priorities to data science deliverables.

  • Reviews trends in the ML/AI/DS space and assists with integrating new ML/AI designs into solutions and products.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree inStatistics, 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: 3 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.
  • Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. 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.

Department

Department: Med Adv MD - CGP Data Analytic

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of theCompany to provide equal employment opportunities to allqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Hire Range Disclaimer

Actual salary will be based on relevant job experience and work history.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply:

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 Federal 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.

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