Data scientist Jobs in Tempe, AZ

Job Summary

The main objective of this role is to assess vast quantities of healthcare data and collaborate with our business teams to create predictive modeling for KPI tools that evaluate our processes and services.

Education & Experience

Required:

• A master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or engineering
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to receive favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense D0D) background investigation
• Experience using statistical computer languages including Python and SQL
• Working knowledge of a variety of advanced machine-learning techniques, including regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modeling, and artificial neural networks
• Expertise with statistical and data mining techniques including GLM/Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, text mining, social network analysis, etc.
• Experience analyzing data from third-party providers
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong data analysis, statistics, problem solving and project management experience
• Advanced in MS Excel and proficient in MS Office Suite

Preferred:

• Knowledge of healthcare claims processing, health care or insurance industry experience
• Knowledge of data visualization software (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)
• Coding experience with C, C++, Java, and JavaScript

Key Responsibilities

• Collect data from established channels and by analyzing business results or new studies.
• Create new, experimental frameworks and build tools to automate data collection.
• Carry out preprocessing, cleansing, and validating data.
• Mine and analyze data from company databases.
• Correlate similar data to ¿nd actionable information and present results concisely.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage data and expand data collection procedures.
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data-gathering techniques.
• Develop custom data models/algorithms to apply to data sets, and use predictive modeling.
• Institute company A/B testing framework and test model quality.
• Create processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
• Performs administrative and other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Competencies

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.

Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.

Technical Skills: MS Office Suite and advanced in Excel.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Availability to cover any work shift
• Onsite: Works within a standard office environment
• Remote: Private and secure work space and work station with high speed internet is required
• Extensive computer work with prolonged sitting, wearing of headset, typing, speaking on a phone