PWC

Payer Healthcare Data Scientist, Manager

PWC$99K — $232K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred in relevant fields.
  • 6+ years of experience in data science and machine learning.
  • Experience in consulting or advisory roles is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of NCQA HEDIS specifications and CMS Star Ratings.
  • Familiarity with government payer programs and Medicaid.
  • Experience with natural language processing (NLP) and unstructured clinical data.
  • Understanding of social determinants of health data integration.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze large-scale claims and clinical data using data science techniques.
  • Generate insights to reduce healthcare costs and improve population health outcomes.
  • Lead and mentor teams while managing client accounts and their expectations.
  • Ensure successful project execution while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Collaborate with industry leaders to create innovative analytics solutions.
  • Present analytical findings and strategic insights to senior stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the development of new analytics products for payer strategies.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Paid holidays and vacation time.
  • Personal and family sick leave available.
  • Varied professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Health Services

Specialism
Operations

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity

As part of the Operations Consulting team, you will apply advanced data science and machine learning techniques to large-scale claims, clinical, and member data to surface actionable insights that reduce cost of care and improve population health outcomes for our payer clients. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff while securing project success and maintaining exemplary standards. This role offers the chance to work on innovative analytics products and collaborate with industry leaders, making a significant impact in healthcare.

Responsibilities

- Apply advanced data science and machine learning methodologies to analyze vast claims and clinical data

- Generate actionable insights aimed at reducing healthcare costs and enhancing population health

- Lead and mentor teams while managing client relationships and expectations

- Secure successful project execution while upholding quality standards

- Collaborate with industry leaders to develop innovative analytics solutions

- Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders, including Chief Actuaries

- Play a key role in the development of new analytics products for payer strategies

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 6 years of experience in data science and machine learning

What Sets You Apart

- Master's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Biotechnology preferred

- Prior consulting or advisory firm experience preferred

- Contributing to commercial analytics product development

- Familiarity with NCQA HEDIS specifications and CMS Star Ratings

- Knowledge of government payer programs and Medicaid

- Experience with NLP or unstructured clinical text

- Exposure to social determinants of health data integration

Travel Requirements
Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Learn more about PWC
Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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