Delta Dental of Michigan

Data Scientist

Delta Dental of Michigan$80K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Master's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Health Informatics, or similar is preferred.
  • Three years of extensive data experience, ideally within health or dental insurance sectors.
  • Proficient in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of programming languages especially Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

  • Develop statistical models using causal modeling, machine learning, and optimization techniques.
  • Lead team initiatives to integrate advanced Data Science techniques.
  • Apply machine learning algorithms to address complex business problems.
  • Design and conduct data-driven experiments to validate hypotheses.
  • Communicate insights and findings clearly to senior stakeholders.
  • Innovate data collection and validation approaches, using both structured and unstructured data.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment offering flexibility between remote and onsite work.
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and application of the latest Data Science methods.
  • Engagement with complex business problems in the healthcare sector.
Full Job Description

Job Title:

Data Scientist

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Okemos, MI

Location Specifics:

Hybrid Position

Position Description:

To implement quantitative and predictive models, data science experiments using literate programming techniques such as Python Jupyter Notebooks, develop appropriate visualizations of data, curate and prepare data using appropriate programmatic and non-programmatic data transformation techniques, continuously learn new techniques and methods to improve data science outcomes.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Develops and implements advanced statistical models using casual modelling, machine learning and optimization techniques.
  • Leads the team incorporating new Data Science techniques to enhance the organization's best practices.
  • Applies machine learning algorithms and predictive models to solve complex business challenges.
  • Designs and conducts data-driven experiments to validate findings and hypotheses.
  • Communicates insights and results to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Develops innovative approaches to data collection and validation, incorporating both structured and unstructured data sources.

Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.

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Minimum Requirements:

Position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or other quantitative field with a master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Health Informatics, or related field preferred, and three years of experience working extensively with data. Knowledge of health or dental insurance, or of dental clinical practice preferred.

Position requires experience in statistical modeling methods, machine learning algorithms, supervised and unsupervised learning, and data mining techniques; proficiency with statistical software packages like SAS, R, or equivalent preferred; experience with programming languages, especially Python and SQL, or equivalent;
excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex information to a variety of audiences, both technical and non-technical; the ability to collaborate in a team.

About Delta Dental of Michigan

Delta Dental of Michigan is a non-profit dental insurance company that provides dental insurance programs to over 1.8 million people in Michigan. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Okemos, Michigan. Delta Dental of Michigan is part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which is the largest dental benefits provider in the United States. The company offers a variety of dental insurance plans, including PPO, HMO, and fee-for-service plans. Delta Dental of Michigan is committed to improving oral health and access to dental care in Michigan.
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1 employees
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Founded
1957

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