Lead Data Scientist

Title : Lead Data Scientist

Level : Senior

Travel Required : Travel not required

Visa Support : No visa sponsorships supported

Will this hire need to report to a specific location ? Yes, they must report in person to a particular area.

Signing Bonus : No

Relocation Package : None

Must-Haves :

• Project Lead Experience
• Building Data Sets
• Presenting to A-C level executives
• Must have Cogito experience
• AWS Certification

Job Description :

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related STEM field required. Master’s degree in data science preferred.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of experience in data science is required.
• Professional experience in a hospital setting, medical informatics, healthcare information technology/finance/revenue cycle data management, or Electronic Health Record (EHR) data management is preferred.
• Business analytical skills (process flows, procedures, spreadsheets, modeling, etc.), technical expertise, mathematical skills, and a great understanding of design and architecture principles are required.
• Possesses a deep understanding of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks
• Proficient understanding of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests, and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications
• Ability to communicate, gather requirements, and execute storytelling with data
• Possesses advanced-level knowledge of the data science project life cycle
• Proficient programming skills in addition to a working knowledge and experience of statistical analysis tools
• Demonstrates proficiency in problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and seeking needed information to perform problem/situation analysis
• Advanced level of understanding and experience in researching and resolving data issues with a logical, instinctive, and problem-solving mentality, working with large, complex, and incomplete sources
• Exhibits strong project management skills, with an ability to work independently on multiple projects with competing priorities and a strong commitment to meeting goals and deadlines
• Advanced understanding of SQL database management tools
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to understand and interpret results based on advanced statistical techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in IT and business environments; ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment
• Advanced knowledge of data science methods – time series forecasting, linear regression, A/B testing, statistical testing, clustering, etc.
• Superior customer service in the form of first-rate work products and project management
• Strong ability to manage challenging client situations
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and recommend solutions
• Strong ability to translate complex information for a wide range of stakeholders

Principal Accountabilities:

• Leads high-priority projects that impact the organization.
• Leads complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Provides technical supervision/mentoring to other data scientists and trains the broader audience on data science developments.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group.
• Develops custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets.
• Develops and applies algorithms or models to key business metrics to improve operations or answer business questions. Provides findings and analysis for use in decision-making.
• Performs research, analysis, and modeling on organizational data.
• Maintains existing models and evaluates their goodness of fit.
• Provides in-depth data insights from structured and unstructured data for complex business problems through the use of advanced analytics techniques, predictive modeling, data mining/visualization, and pattern analysis tools.
• Develops and tests hypotheses, and communicates findings in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to the project and leadership teams.
• Works closely with teams to identify, understand, and resolve data issues and improve efficiency, productivity, and scalability of data processes.
• Assists with the evaluation of data science vendors and tools.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Company policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models the Company’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.