Data Scientist III

Centene Corporation

51d • Remote

About The Position

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT. Position Purpose: Responsible for advanced and predictive data analytics using big data and data science technology for healthcare innovation and outcomes. Perform analysis using data science techniques on structured and unstructured data sets, and develop algorithms for targeted business needs. This position will generate measurable returns through more accurate contract and program performance evaluation, targeted provider interventions, and optimized payment models—all of which directly reduce medical costs and enhance member health outcomes. Design and develop data models to predict member outcomes or future impact of key member decisions. Design and construct analysis tools that extract, and analyze data and store analytical results in an appropriate format for business needs. Conduct exploratory data analysis from complex data sources and build key data sets to support Centene’s mission. Evaluate and design experiments to monitor key metrics and identify improvement opportunities. Develop mathematical and statistical models to distinguish relevant content or events and recognize patterns. Participate in presentations and communicate results of research analysis and findings. Participate in the design of automated, operational analytics processes to achieve scale and durability of analysis processes. Validate and measure the outcomes of health management programs using SAS, R and other tools, to include provider data, claims data, membership data Manage multiple projects as assigned and assist with training Data Analysts. Responsible for development efforts with technical team liaisons, including gathering business requirements, documentation, testing, delivery and user adoption, and communicate expectations to the Health Plan.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Informatics, Econometrics, Engineering, Experimental Science with 5+ years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of quantitative analysis experience in data science capabilities including data mining, predictive modeling, machine learning, statistical modeling, large scale data acquisition, transformation, and structured and unstructured data analysis.
• Experience with database technologies, including Teradata, MS SQL Server, MySQL.

Nice To Haves

• Snowflake experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis using data science techniques on structured and unstructured data sets, and develop algorithms for targeted business needs.
• Design and develop data models to predict member outcomes or future impact of key member decisions.
• Design and construct analysis tools that extract, and analyze data and store analytical results in an appropriate format for business needs.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis from complex data sources and build key data sets to support Centene’s mission.
• Evaluate and design experiments to monitor key metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop mathematical and statistical models to distinguish relevant content or events and recognize patterns.
• Participate in presentations and communicate results of research analysis and findings.
• Participate in the design of automated, operational analytics processes to achieve scale and durability of analysis processes.
• Validate and measure the outcomes of health management programs using SAS, R and other tools, to include provider data, claims data, membership data
• Manage multiple projects as assigned and assist with training Data Analysts.
• Responsible for development efforts with technical team liaisons, including gathering business requirements, documentation, testing, delivery and user adoption, and communicate expectations to the Health Plan.

Benefits

• Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees