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Health Care Service Corporation · 3 hours ago

Senior Director Data Science

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$162K/yr - $300K/yr
date7+ years exp

Health 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 planning and managing the department's activities, utilizing advanced mathematical and statistical concepts to analyze data and construct solutions to business problems, while leading a team of analysts and providing data-driven strategic direction to the business.

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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
Constructing predictive models, algorithms and probability engines to support data analysis or product functions; verifying model and algorithm effectiveness based on real-world results
Leading 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
Advising business by providing data-based strategic direction to identify and address business issues and opportunities
Planning, managing and leading a team of analysts that provides advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and theories to analyze and collect data and construct solutions to business problems

Qualification

Data analysisMachine learningStatistical modelingHigh-level programmingData visualizationDistributed computingHealthcare understandingLeadership experienceLearning mindsetBudget oversightBusiness case translationCost-benefit analysisMicrosoft applicationsProject deliveryCustomer-focusedInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMentoring experience

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

Company

Health Care Service Corporation

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Health Care Service Corporation is a customer-owned health insurance company.
dateFounded in 1936
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.hcsc.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Manika Turnbull
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
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