Workforce Classification:
Telecommuter
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Our purpose, to improve customers' lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.
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As a Data Scientist II , you will design, develop, and implement data-driven solutions. You will use programming, business, and quantitative skills to programmatically solve increasingly complex business analytic problems (scenario planning, prediction, discovery) and combine analytics and programming to explore new problem spaces using Machine Learning and Data Mining methods with structured and unstructured data.
This is a telecommuter position, working from home.
What you'll do:
Solve new business problems using quantitative, business and healthcare principles, and scientific methods using data centric programming, scripting, and machine learning skills. Create data models, APIs, and pipelines for use in data products. Solve higher order analytics problems using data science methodologies such as predictive modeling.
Conduct exploration and in-depth evaluation of source system data and processes.
Consult with the business to develop a deep understanding of needs, pace, and direction of business.
Design data experiments using scientific and quantitative principles to validate analytical algorithms. Work with business subject matter experts in creation of reliable data experiments.
Participate in code peer reviews and quality assurance testing. Troubleshoot issues as they arise to solve problems independently and collaboratively.
Maintain regular contact with customers through development cycle to ensure each step of implementation tracks customers' needs.
Lead small analytics projects applying a working knowledge of Agile and SCRUM project methodologies utilizing TFS, Jira, and Confluence.
What you'll bring:
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Programming, Data Science, or similar quantitative field.
(2) years of experience in quantitative analytics, programming, and/or data engineering or data science.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or similar quantitative field.
Experience with programming or scripting, preferably in R or Python.
Experience with open-source environments.
Experience with analysis and reporting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to use a wide variety of data technologies which will evolve and change over time. Examples include Infosphere DataStage, Information Server DataStage, Netezza, MS SQL Server, SSIDS or integration services, windows scripting or VBScript, Teradata, Cloudera/Hadoop, CASK, SQL/Hive/Impala/Spark, Python/R, SAS, Java, and Tableau.
Fluency in SQL.
Familiarity with distributed computing and/or distributed databases (Hadoop, NoSQL, etc.).
Demonstrated experience in data extraction, manipulation, data management, predictive and descriptive data modeling, forecasting, trending, interpreting, displaying, and communicating results/recommendations.
Experience/knowledge using data visualization tools such as Tableau for data exploration and presentation.
Good written communication skills and ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Good understanding of statistics and machine learning concepts such as probability, inference, and A/B testing and mathematical modeling.
Strong knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and probability.
Able to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions as well as find relationships among seemingly unrelated business or healthcare events.
Physical Requirements
The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:
This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone.
Premera total rewards
Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:
Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.
Generous paid time off to reenergize.
Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.
For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.
Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
Free convenient on-site parking.
Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.
Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.
Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:
Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.
Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin .
The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.
The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.
National Salary Range:
$81,100.00 - $137,900.00
National Plus Salary Range:
$92,400.00 - $157,100.00
*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska .
We're happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We're committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.
At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers' experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives.
As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services.
Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.
