Payer Healthcare Data Scientist, Manager

Opportunity

As part of the Operations Consulting team, you will apply advanced data science and machine learning techniques to large-scale claims, clinical, and member data to surface actionable insights that reduce cost of care and improve population health outcomes for our payer clients.

The Opportunity

• Apply advanced data science and machine learning methodologies to analyze vast claims and clinical data
• Generate actionable insights aimed at reducing healthcare costs and enhancing population health
• Lead and mentor teams while managing client relationships and expectations
• Secure successful project execution while upholding quality standards
• Collaborate with industry leaders to develop innovative analytics solutions
• Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders, including Chief Actuaries
• Play a key role in the development of new analytics products for payer strategies
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced data science and machine learning methodologies to analyze vast claims and clinical data
• Generate actionable insights aimed at reducing healthcare costs and enhancing population health
• Lead and mentor teams while managing client relationships and expectations
• Secure successful project execution while upholding quality standards
• Collaborate with industry leaders to develop innovative analytics solutions
• Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders, including Chief Actuaries
• Play a key role in the development of new analytics products for payer strategies
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 6 years of experience in data science and machine learning
• Prior consulting or advisory firm experience preferred
• Contributing to commercial analytics product development
• Familiarity with NCQA HEDIS specifications and CMS Star Ratings
• Knowledge of government payer programs and Medicaid
• Experience with NLP or unstructured clinical text
• Exposure to social determinants of health data integration

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Biotechnology preferred

Benefits

• Salary range: $99,000 - $232,000
• Discretionary bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave
• Additional benefits available at PwC's website

Pay

• $99,000 - $232,000

Schedule

• Full time

Travel Requirements

• Up to 80%