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The University of New Mexico · 2 months ago

Data Scientist 1

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$4,875.87/mo - $6,976.67/mo

3+ years exp

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a highly analytical and inquisitive professional to join their Business Performance & Insights team as a Data Scientist 1. In this role, you will apply data science techniques to manage financial and operational data, collaborate with stakeholders, and develop predictive models and dashboards to enhance care delivery and organizational performance.

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Responsibilities

Lead the integration of healthcare financial and operational data from multiple source systems (e.g., Banner, Lawson, PMS, RCM, ERP) into Workday Adaptive Planning and other enterprise platforms

Establish and maintain appropriate data collection, storage, and governance procedures to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across integrated systems

Capture, mine, and analyze large healthcare data sets using advanced analytical techniques such as predictive modeling, clustering, pattern recognition, and statistical analysis

Develop, test, and operationalize machine learning and statistical models (e.g., linear regression, decision trees, random forest) to predict financial and operational outcomes

Continuously refine and validate models based on performance metrics and health system feedback

Design, build, and maintain complex reports, dashboards, and visual analytics within Workday Adaptive Planning and other BI tools tailored to finance and business user needs

Visualize and communicate analytical findings in a clear, compelling manner to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise

Develop and automate Excel-based and system-generated reports that translate raw data into actionable insights for leadership and operational teams

Collaborate with finance, clinical, and IT leadership teams to align data governance, financial reporting, and analytic strategies

Partner closely with Financial Analysts to ensure alignment between operational data and financial planning models

Champion the adoption of advanced analytics and data science practices across the institution

Perform data validation, audit, and reconciliation routines to ensure data reliability and integrity across systems

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including data models, design specifications, user manuals, and system diagrams

Document code, model assumptions, and workflow modifications for transparency and reproducibility

Qualification

Statistical analysisSQLData visualizationPredictive modelingHealthcare financeData integrationWorkday Adaptive PlanningInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex operational needs and translate them into data-driven solutions

Expertise in financial data modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization

Understanding of healthcare finance, revenue cycle, and operational data structures

Knowledge of current and emerging analytics technologies, data management principles, and programming methodologies

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams

Preferred

Experience developing, automating, and maintaining Tableau dashboards and visual analytics for operational or financial reporting

Proficiency in SQL for querying, joining, and transforming data from multiple enterprise systems (e.g., Banner, Lawson, PMS, RCM, ERP)

Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Planning, including data integration, model management, and report development

Demonstrated experience applying statistical or predictive modeling techniques such as regression, clustering, or decision trees to real-world data

Working knowledge of healthcare financial and operational data, including revenue cycle, cost analysis, or productivity metrics

Knowledge of data governance principles, metadata documentation, and best practices for maintaining analytical transparency

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs

Company

The University of New Mexico

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Founded in 1889, The University of New Mexico now occupies 600 acres along old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a city of more than 700,000 people.

Founded in 1889

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

10001+ employees