Data Scientist
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago
HybridEngineering$116k–$142k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Financial and Evaluation Measurement team is seeking a Data Scientist with strong technical expertise and a background in a quantitative discipline. This role is eligible for our Flex Persona, with candidates local to our Boston or Hingham office preferred.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large, complex datasets from a robust Enterprise Data Warehouse to identify drivers of healthcare cost trends, market pressures, and profitability.
- Design and execute advanced statistical models and predictive analytics to inform financial projections and evaluate cost/benefit of business initiatives.
- Create clear, compelling data visualizations and communicate actionable recommendations that reduce healthcare costs and improve member outcomes.
- Lead cross-functional analytic projects from design through implementation, ensuring consistent representation of financial performance across the organization.
- Partner closely with teams including Payment Integrity, Health and Medical Management, Provider Contracting, and others, to ensure alignment between analytics and business strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Healthcare Analytics, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of professional experience in data science, healthcare analytics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python and/or R for data extraction, manipulation, and modeling.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Familiarity with SAS is a plus but not required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
- The proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative mindset and adaptability to shifting business priorities.
Qualifications
- A passion for using data to improve healthcare quality and affordability.
- A creative, solution-oriented approach to complex business problems.
- The ability to influence decision-making through clear data-driven insights and strong stakeholder partnerships.
- A team-first perspective with a proven record of driving projects to completion and measurable impact.
Skills
- SQL
- Python
- R
- Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- SAS (familiarity a plus)
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- A suite of well-being benefits
Pay
$116,190.00 - $142,010.00
Schedule
Full time