About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us. This position is posted at a hierarchy and can be hired at either the Data Scientist ID and Strat Grade E level or Senior Data Scientist ID and Strat, Grade F level. The identified candidate will be hired at a level commensurate with their skills. Data Scientist ID and Strat The Impact You Will Have This position works across the Enterprise to identify areas of opportunities to create process efficiencies, innovate and provide value using advanced analytics and data science. In this role you will manage complex data and information to provide meaningful results, which influence strategic decision-making at Blue Cross. Responsibilities include understanding complex business requirements, data management and stewardship for a variety of complex data sources, data analysis and the application of advanced analytical techniques, and building predictive models to create value for the organization. Ideally, this role is hybrid, 2 days a week in office, out of Eagan, MN. Your Responsibilities: Collaborate on data science projects to design and implement models and experiments from end to end, including data ingestion and preparation, feature engineering, analysis and modeling, model deployment, performance tracking and documentation. Work with senior-level data scientists to convert ambiguous business problems in clear data science/ML specifications - Use @contextual business acumen to convert model predictions/results into impactful insights and provide actionable guidance on risks and limitations. Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and subject matter experts to ship new models, algorithms and improvements continuously and collaboratively into production. Use combination of machine learning knowledge and @contextual business acumen to convert results into impactful insights and provide actionable guidance on risks and limitations of model. Write narrative documents for model specification and performance analysis to communicate findings and recommendations to teammates, stakeholders and executive leadership. Required Skills and Experience: 3+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered. Hands-on experience in analytics and data science (specific areas of interest include classification/regression, unsupervised learning, time-series/sequence models, NLP, explainability methods, deep learning). Proficiency in data science tools such as Python, R, Spark, SQL. Experience building predictive algorithms and associated statistical analysis/inference in a data science/ML workflow manipulating both structured and unstructured data. Experience crafting and communicating highly technical results to a diverse audience. Comfortable working as part of a team. Preferred Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree. Experience with health care data Experience with AWS tools Experience with version control (for example Git Version Control system) This position is posted at a hierarchy and can be hired at either the Data Scientist ID and Strat Grade E level or Senior Data Scientist ID and Strat, Grade F level. The identified candidate will be hired at a level commensurate with their skills. Senior Data Scientist ID and Strat The Impact You Will Have This position works across the Enterprise to identify areas of opportunities to create process efficiencies, innovate and provide value using advanced analytics and data science. The position will manage complex data andinformation to provide meaningful results, which influence strategic decision-making at Blue Cross. Responsibilities include understanding complex business requirements, data management and stewardship for a variety of complex data sources, data analysis and the application of advanced analytical techniques, and building predictive models to create value for the organization. This position is required to work onsite in Eagan, MN two times a week. Your Responsibilities Take lead on data science projects to design and implement models and experiments from end to end, including data ingestion and preparation, feature engineering, analysis and modeling, model deployment, performance tracking and documentation. Lead-by-example junior data scientists around mature data science practices e.g., readable code, thorough documentation, comprehensive experimentation. Work with business partners to convert ambiguous business problems in clear data science/ML specifications. Use @contextual business acumen to convert model predictions/results into impactful insights and provide actionable guidance on risks and limitations. Drive conversations with product managers, data engineers, and subject matter experts to ship new models, algorithms and improvements continuously and collaboratively into production. Use combination of machine learning knowledge and @contextual business acumen to convert results into impactful insights and provide actionable guidance on risks and limitations of model. Write narrative documents for model specification and performance analysis to communicate findings and recommendations to teammates, stakeholders and executive leadership. Required Skills and Experience 5+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered. Hands-on experience in analytics and data science (specific areas of interest include classification/regression, unsupervised learning, time-series/sequence models, NLP, explainability methods, deep learning). Solid demonstrable proficiency in data science tools such as Python, R, Spark, SQL. Experience implementing predictive algorithms and associated statistical analysis/inference in a data science/ML workflow manipulating both structured and unstructured data. Experience crafting and communicating highly technical results to a diverse audience. Comfortable working as part of a team and taking the lead. High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S. Preferred Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree. Experience with health care data Experience with AWS tools Experience with version control (for example Git Version Control system) Compensation and Benefits: Pay Range: Data Scientist ID and Strat: $77,200 - $102,300 - $127,400 Senior Data Scientist ID and Strat: $88,600 - $117,400 - $146,200 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance 401k Paid Time Off (PTO) Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) And more To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits... For full info follow application link. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
