Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and a major U.S. health insurance and healthcare services organization. It serves nearly 23 million people through coverage and benefit programs for employers, individuals, families, and members of Medicare and Medicaid. Beyond health insurance, HCSC provides pharmacy services, life and dental coverage, and health data technology. With nearly a century of experience, the company works across insurance, healthcare, and consulting to expand access to care, support better health outcomes, and help manage costs for members and communities. Its broad operations create career opportunities spanning health benefits, healthcare services, technology, data, and related business functions.
Lead Data Scientist - Health Care Service Corporation (Hybrid)
Lead predictive modeling and statistical analysis initiatives for Health Care Service Corporation, a health insurance provider. Turn structured and unstructured healthcare data into actionable business insights.
United States
Illinois
Texas$112,200 – $202,600 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredData ScientistDescription
- Apply advanced mathematical and statistical methods to collect and analyze data
- Develop analytical solutions to address business challenges
- Conduct complex statistical analyses of experimental and business data
- Build predictive models, algorithms, and probability engines
- Evaluate model and algorithm performance against real-world outcomes
- Design experiments and methodologies to support business data collection
- Support tactical decisions through predictive and prescriptive modeling
- Identify patterns in structured and unstructured data to generate actionable insights
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics, economics, or a related quantitative field; or an actuarial credential or master's degree with 4 years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. with 2 years of relevant experience; or 9 years of relevant experience in a related quantitative field
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
- Strong customer-focused approach
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in at least five of six areas, with mastery in at least one: data analysis and relational query languages; machine learning or statistical modeling; data visualization; a high-level programming language; distributed computing; or healthcare knowledge
- Proven ability to independently deliver or lead complex analytics or data science projects
- Experience mentoring, managing, or leading junior analytics or data science professionals
- Employment may depend on successfully completing drug screening as permitted by applicable law
Benefits
- Health and wellness coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Additional incentives
- Annual incentive bonus plan