Data Scientist - Analytics Center of Excellence

Are you passionate about solving complex business challenges through data? At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), we’re on a mission to provide innovative, data-driven healthcare solutions. Join our Analytics Center of Excellence (ACOE) – the power hub of analytics – and help shape the future of affordable and high-quality healthcare.


What You’ll Do

???? Be a Data Pioneer:

  • Own the lifecycle of “data products” from problem definition to operationalization and retirement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build analytics engines aligned with business goals.

???? Solve Complex Business Problems:

  • Lead discussions with stakeholders to transform vague problems into crisp analytics solutions.
  • Recommend analytics approaches by weighing pros and cons for optimal outcomes.

???? Collaborate & Lead:

  • Partner with ACOE engineering and Enterprise IT to implement advanced analytics solutions.
  • Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and project guidance to junior data scientists.

???? Drive Innovation:

  • Develop advanced models using neural networks, gradient boosting machines, decision trees, and more.
  • Apply statistical testing techniques to uncover actionable insights.

About You

? Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in data science and analytics.
  • Previous healthcare or consulting experience is a plus.

????? Technical Proficiency:

  • Expertise in Python and other programming languages (R, C, Java, etc.).
  • Skilled in big data platforms (HDFS, SparkSQL) and visualization tools (Tableau, QlikView).
  • Experience with Databricks and code version control systems (GitHub).

???? Soft Skills:

  • Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication to engage business stakeholders.

Key Skills:

  • Data Scientist - Analytics Center of Excellence
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