Data Scientist 1

University Of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks a highly analytical and inquisitive professional to join the Business Performance & Insights team within the Fiscal Services Department as a Data Scientist 1. In this role, you will apply data science techniques to design, integrate, and manage critical financial and operational data that powers strategic decision-making across the Cancer Center. You will collaborate with stakeholders across departments to streamline reporting, enhance data quality, and develop predictive models, dashboards, and analytics that drive improvements in care delivery, resource utilization, and organizational performance. With a strong foundation in statistical analysis, SQL, and data visualization (Tableau), you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of data systems while transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that support the Cancer Center's mission and strategic goals. The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico's cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery. Website: unmhealth.org/cancer See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex operational needs and translate them into data-driven solutions.
Expertise in financial data modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
Understanding of healthcare finance, revenue cycle, and operational data structures.
Knowledge of current and emerging analytics technologies, data management principles, and programming methodologies.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing, automating, and maintaining Tableau dashboards and visual analytics for operational or financial reporting.
Proficiency in SQL for querying, joining, and transforming data from multiple enterprise systems (e.g., Banner, Lawson, PMS, RCM, ERP).
Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Planning, including data integration, model management, and report development.
Demonstrated experience applying statistical or predictive modeling techniques such as regression, clustering, or decision trees to real-world data.
Working knowledge of healthcare financial and operational data, including revenue cycle, cost analysis, or productivity metrics.
Knowledge of data governance principles, metadata documentation, and best practices for maintaining analytical transparency.

Responsibilities

Lead the integration of healthcare financial and operational data from multiple source systems (e.g., Banner, Lawson, PMS, RCM, ERP) into Workday Adaptive Planning and other enterprise platforms.
Establish and maintain appropriate data collection, storage, and governance procedures to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across integrated systems.
Capture, mine, and analyze large healthcare data sets using advanced analytical techniques such as predictive modeling, clustering, pattern recognition, and statistical analysis.
Develop, test, and operationalize machine learning and statistical models (e.g., linear regression, decision trees, random forest) to predict financial and operational outcomes.
Continuously refine and validate models based on performance metrics and health system feedback.
Design, build, and maintain complex reports, dashboards, and visual analytics within Workday Adaptive Planning and other BI tools tailored to finance and business user needs.
Visualize and communicate analytical findings in a clear, compelling manner to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
Develop and automate Excel-based and system-generated reports that translate raw data into actionable insights for leadership and operational teams.
Collaborate with finance, clinical, and IT leadership teams to align data governance, financial reporting, and analytic strategies.
Partner closely with Financial Analysts to ensure alignment between operational data and financial planning models.
Champion the adoption of advanced analytics and data science practices across the institution.
Perform data validation, audit, and reconciliation routines to ensure data reliability and integrity across systems.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including data models, design specifications, user manuals, and system diagrams.
Document code, model assumptions, and workflow modifications for transparency and reproducibility.

Benefits

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

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