Data Scientist

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue. Our Medical Economics team is seeking a Senior Data Scientist with strong technical expertise and a background in a quantitative discipline. In this role, you’ll leverage large and complex healthcare datasets to drive data-informed decision making across the organization. You will design and validate analytic frameworks, uncover emerging drivers of healthcare cost and utilization, and deliver insights that shape strategy in pricing, product development, financial planning, and forecasting. This role is eligible for our Flex worker persona.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Healthcare Analytics, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7+ years of professional experience in data science, healthcare analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and/or R for data extraction, manipulation, and modeling.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and adaptability to shifting business priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SAS is a plus but not required.
• A passion for using data to improve healthcare quality and affordability.
• Creative, solution-oriented approach to tackling complex business problems.
• The ability to influence decision-making through clear insights and strong stakeholder partnerships.
• A team-first perspective with a track record of driving projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets from a robust Enterprise Data Warehouse to identify drivers of healthcare cost trends, market pressures, and profitability.
• Design and execute advanced statistical models and predictive analytics to inform financial projections and evaluate cost/benefit of business initiatives.
• Create clear, compelling data visualizations and communicate actionable recommendations that reduce healthcare costs and improve member outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional analytic projects from design through implementation, ensuring consistent representation of financial performance across the organization.
• Partner closely with teams including Underwriting, Product Development, Provider Contracting, Sales, and Finance to ensure alignment between analytics and business strategy.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level