Data Scientist

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

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Job Summary

As part of our Data Science and AI Solutions team, this position is responsible for providing advanced mathematical and statistical methods to solve business problems. Data Scientists collect, integrate and analyze data from sources related to health status and outcomes for our members, characteristics of health care providers, internal business processes, and other domains. Data Scientists perform complex statistical analysis on experimental or business data to validate and quantify trends or patterns identified by business analysts. Data Scientists use machine learning and probabilistic modeling to construct predictive algorithms to support data analysis or product functions; they verify model and algorithm effectiveness based on real-world results. Data Scientists design experiments and methodologies to generate and collect data for business use. Data Scientists create visualizations, interactive analytical applications and interpretive artifacts to support business application of data science findings.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field; OR Actuarial credential; OR Master’s degree in an advanced mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field without experience; OR 5 years experience in an advanced mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field.
• Learning and growth mindset.
• Customer focus
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in at least four 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.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, or bachelor's degree with significant healthcare experience.

​NOTE: This hybrid role must be located in CHICAGO IL or RICHARDSON TX.

HCSC Employment Statement: HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.