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Data Scientist PrincipalThe University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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Data Scientist Principal

Data Scientist Principal

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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Position Title

Data Scientist Principal

Broadmoor Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest :

As a Data Scientist you will discover and solve real world problems by analyzing clinical operational and financial data defining new metrics and use cases designing experiments and creating models. All of this will be done as a part of the centralized Analytics and Business Intelligence department while collaborating with various stakeholders throughout the health system. This role explores and analyzes information to gain maximum insight that can give the organization a competitive advantage. The data scientist will need to be become a subject matter expert for the domains they support and the underlying data including metadata and recommending ways to improve data quality. Further the Data Scientist will be responsible for pioneering new methodologies defining and improving performance metrics and evaluation and will generally lead innovation efforts on the Data Science team.

Successful candidates should have strong statistics background programming skills and understanding of the industry and how it operates. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting data with good communication skills to deliver the findings. Candidates should be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with ability to balance multiple priorities and competing deadlines. Lastly the Data Scientist should have an entrepreneurial spirit always asking how can we do this better to drive outcomes for patients as well as for the Health System as a whole.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

  • Participate in all aspects of the project lifecycle from requirement gathering hypothesis generation data extraction and transformation programming testing delivery of recommendations implementation and ongoing monitoring.
  • Perform diagnostic analysis to drill down to the root-cause and isolate confounding information that creates a more complete understanding of current performance and informs ways to improve it.
  • Develop robust models using iterative model development process based on statistical approaches and data mining techniques to provide insights and recommendations based on complex data sets that support and guide evidence-based practices.
  • Formulate train and validate predictive models and algorithms to solve a diverse set of problems by incorporating latest research findings.
  • Identify the most optimal modeling technique based on available data types and objectives / use cases (supervised unsupervised semi-supervised or reinforcement learning).
  • Implement efficient automated processes that produce modeling results at scale.
  • Present stories told by data that are actionable in a visually appealing and easy to understand manner to various levels of operations within the health system including the executive team.
  • Review tasks critically and ensure they are appropriately prioritized and sized for incremental delivery.
  • Anticipate and communicate request and project roadblocks and delays before they require escalation.
  • Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

  • Masters Degree in Computer Science Mathematics Statistics Engineering Economics or another computational / quantitative field (or equivalent years in experience)
  • 6 or more years experience using data mining / analytical methods and associated tools such as Python R etc.
  • 6 or more years SQL experience in a relational database or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 6 or more years experience working with various statistical methods such as regression analysis time series analysis experimental design etc.
  • 1 or more years experience developing applications with one or more business intelligence tools such as Power BI Qlik SAP Business Objects Tableau etc.
  • Preferred Education and Experience

  • Doctorate in Statistics Epidemiology Health Economics Biostatistics Computer Science Clinical / Biomedical Informatics or a related computational and quantitative discipline
  • Experience with analytical documentation tools such as Jupyter Notebook
  • Experience in healthcare environment
  • Experience working with Caboodle
  • Experience with one or more of the following data domains : Activity Based Costing Hospital Industry Data Institute Press Ganey Vizient Workday etc.
  • Required Licensure and Certification

  • Epic certification in 4 data model(s). If not certified certification is required within 24 months from employment
  • Preferred Licensure and Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI) Project management Lean Six Sigma Agile certification
  • MS Certifications : Power BI Data Analyst Associate
  • Time Type : Job Requisition ID :

    R-44820

    We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.

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    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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