Lead Data Scientist

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Position Overview:
The Data Scientist has the overall responsibility to serve as the strategic interface with assigned business units or functional area for the purpose of business analytics strategy development, solution development and service management, related to business intelligence and advanced analytics initiative. Data Scientist serves as the partner between business units and Analytics teams including Enterprise Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, IT, and Business Pillars. The Data Scientist provides highly valued strategic consulting and Data Science support and guidance through key Analytics initiatives. They proactively share knowledge of risks and opportunities to build competitive advantage and improve efficiency and effectiveness of aligned business units. They partner with business leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities and identify and prioritize projects based on predefined criteria such as return on customer experience, investment, productivity, efficiency, compliance and state/federal regulations.
The Data Scientist proactively serves as a “trusted analytics advisor” and is the primary Analytics Pod point of contact to business stakeholders for Data Science and Advanced Analytics related issues. The “Lead Data Scientist” focuses on strategic initiatives and planning activities for their business area. They serve a lead role in enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the effective use of analytics.

This role is eligible for the following personas: eWorker, mobile, resident.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for the development and implementation of Data Science roadmaps and to ensure successful introductions across the functional team and with customers
Work directly with aligned business partners to develop analytics for internal asset optimization to better align program performance to top outcomes
Create reusable implementations of statistical tests and models using the available technologies in the ecosystem
Work with the academic and business community to develop new techniques and to contribute to research in the area of advanced analytics on large databases
Assist in customer engagement management, requirements definition, project scoping, timeline management, and results documentation to ensure professional relationship management
Develop solution concepts and business cases for new analytical initiatives.
Perform business analysis and prepare recommendations and business plans as needed.
Translate the Data Science solution roadmap into an executable plan. Identify and document high-level business requirements and match capability needs with internal and external vendors/service providers.
Responsible for detailed data science business requirements documentation.
Create and analyze relevant information and develop recommendations that they present to various stakeholders.
Act as the key liaison across aligned functional areas, including business units, the information technology department, and outside vendors.
Possess a broad knowledge of most technical and business resources and use them to effectively coordinate team members and external resources.
Create shared vision of their respective analytical solutions and facilitate decision making.
Oversee the launch of analytical solutions and help to maximize the positive impact on the organization.
Identify, screen and evaluate new solution opportunities to address unmet (internal and external) customer needs.
Possess strong analytical skills, including an understanding of business economics and financial resources.
Utilize the appropriate technologies and ensure that customers have the solutions they need, when they need them, and in the media best suited to their requirements.
Collaborate with enterprise architecture and IT teams to ensure solution compatibility with company standards.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Information Technology
Experience in using mathematics, statistics, modeling, business analysis, and technology to transform high volumes of complex data into advanced analytic solutions
Experience in working with assignments that involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Requires knowledge of R, Python or SAS. (or other similar open source technologies)
At least 5 years of related experience
Advanced Tableau visualization skills
Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and proven ability to execute in an agile environment
Strong facilitation skills, including ability to drive business use cases, and discovery process
Proven ability to lead multiple initiatives, think strategically and drive projects to completion
Strategic thinking and planning
Strong organizational skills
Curious and innovative
Effective and strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Knowledge of Agile philosophy and workflow
Knowledge of using version control software such as Gitlab for team collaboration
Advanced machine learning knowledge, and model development
Ability to train new users on these new tools and technologies

Minimum Education Requirements:
High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above

Location Boston Time Type Full time

Salary Range: $157,050.00 - $191,950.00

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.

This job is also eligible for variable pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?
We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can prevent amazing candidates coming our way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences. It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.

As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture page. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. You can also join our Talent Community to stay “in the know” on all things Blue.

At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe in wellness and that work/life balance is a key part of associate wellbeing. We provide a flexible hybrid work model in which roles are designated as resident (on site 4-5 days/week), mobile (on site 1-3 days/week), or eworker (on site 0-3 days/month).