Health Care Service Corporation · 1 day ago
Senior Director Data Science
IL - Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$162K/yr - $300K/yr
7+ years expHealth Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is a purpose-driven company that invests in the professional development of its employees. The Senior Director of Data Science is responsible for leading a team to apply advanced mathematical and statistical concepts to solve complex business problems, utilizing data analysis and predictive modeling.
Health InsuranceInsurance
Responsibilities
Planning, managing and controlling the activities of the department that provides advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and theories to analyze and collect data and construct solutions to business problems
Constructs predictive models, algorithms and probability engines to support data analysis or product functions; verifies model and algorithm effectiveness based on real-world results
Lead initiatives to analyze complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources; bringing expertise or identifying subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts to identify, interpret and produce recommendations and plans based on company and external data analysis
Advise business by providing data-based strategic direction to identify and address business issues and opportunities
Plan, manage and lead team of analysts that provides advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and theories to analyze and collect data and construct solutions to business problems
Overseeing the annual budget and allocating resources for various projects and operational needs
Translating needs and initiatives into compelling business cases
Conducting cost-benefit analyses to justify investments and ensure ROI
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 7 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field; OR 2 or more advanced degrees and 6 years of work experience in a in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field; OR Ph.D. and 4 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field; OR 11 years of work experience in an advanced mathematical, statistical , engineering, physics or related quantitative field
Leadership and/or management experience
4 years of management experience
Learning and growth mindset
Customer-focused
Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Experience in at least five of the following six areas: 1) data analysis and relational-style query languages; 2) machine learning and/or statistical modeling; 3) data visualization; 4) a high-level programming language; 5) distributed computing. 6) understanding of healthcare
Microsoft applications including Access, Excel, Word and Power Point
A track record of independently delivering or leading the delivery of a complex analytics or data science project
Mentoring, managing, or leading junior analytics or data science staff
Overseeing the annual budget and allocating resources for various projects and operational needs
Translating needs and initiatives into compelling business cases
Conducting cost-benefit analyses to justify investments and ensure ROI
Preferred
Masters or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, or Bachelor's degree with healthcare experience
Actuarial Credentials
Benefits
Health and wellness benefits
401(k) savings plan
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Other incentives
Company
Health Care Service Corporation
Health Care Service Corporation is a customer-owned health insurance company.
10001+ employees
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