Data Scientist

Delta Dental of Michigan•Okemos, MI

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation. At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

Requirements

Position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or other quantitative field.
Three years of experience working extensively with data.
Experience in statistical modeling methods, machine learning algorithms, supervised and unsupervised learning, and data mining techniques.
Experience with programming languages, especially Python and SQL, or equivalent.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex information to a variety of audiences, both technical and non-technical.
The ability to collaborate in a team.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Health Informatics, or related field preferred.
Knowledge of health or dental insurance, or of dental clinical practice preferred.
Proficiency with statistical software packages like SAS, R, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements advanced statistical models using casual modelling, machine learning and optimization techniques.
Leads the team incorporating new Data Science techniques to enhance the organization's best practices.
Applies machine learning algorithms and predictive models to solve complex business challenges.
Designs and conducts data-driven experiments to validate findings and hypotheses.
Communicates insights and results to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
Develops innovative approaches to data collection and validation, incorporating both structured and unstructured data sources.
Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.