Jobs · Engineering · Massachusetts

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

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