Data Science Analyst II

This position is responsible for proactively identifying opportunities and developing algorithms, models, data structures and data products to facilitate production of insights from healthcare claims, enrollment, and other related data. The core function of this position is to translate complex data into meaningful information for decision makers. Focus areas include cost and utilization of health services, financial trending, member, and provider experience. In addition, the position is responsible for ensuring the completeness and integrity of data used for analysis and collaborating across departments within a multi-function, mission critical environment. This position is also responsible for training and mentoring junior analysts in the organization and act as subject matter expert for their domain. This is an intermediate level position that performs with minimal oversight., * Develop research methods and data analysis plans related to healthcare utilization, cost trends, financial forecasting, member, and provider experience.

• Expertly use appropriate software tools to retrieve, edit and tabulate data from various databases and files.
• Conduct descriptive, prescriptive, predictive analyses.
• Summarize complex data for leadership in the appropriate form (e.g., statistical summaries, narratives, charts, tables, graphs, etc.) to convey meaning, significance, and actionable information.
• Contribute/Lead in the research and development of models, algorithms, and analysis tools to mature the use and creation of self-service data products at CareOregon.
• Develop visual reporting (e.g., dashboards, scorecards, etc.) using data visualization tools such as Tableau when appropriate.
• Develop appropriate subject matter, domain expertise and serve as an expert resource.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts to identify opportunities for building repeatable data products.
• Collaborate with business teams to understand business needs and to illicit and document requirements for analytics, algorithms, models, etc.
• Develop reporting tools to comply with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Review and assess completeness, validity, and reliability of internal data used for analysis and reporting.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as data dictionaries, business glossaries, metric definitions, and other data resources.
• Thoroughly document models, algorithms, data products, processes and any analysis, reports developed.
• Contribute to, and actively participate in, community of practice to improve the skills and capabilities of other analysts at CareOregon.
• Assist with, prepare, and/or deliver presentations to community groups, regulatory agencies, leadership, and other teams as needed.

Do you have experience in Stakeholder engagement?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an analyst role; experience should include the following:

• Proficient with statistical software packages, such as Python, R, or SAS

• Use of analytical techniques including segmentation and data mining

• Experience planning, implementing, and summarizing analysis and reporting projects

• Engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

• Master or bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Public Health
• Experience with at least one healthcare data domain (e.g., medical claims, pharmacy claims, dental claims, clinical data, etc.)
• Experience in the healthcare or health insurance industry
• Experience with machine learning, including clustering algorithms, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.
• Experience with Snowflake or Azure Databricks
• Experience with GeoAnalytics
• Experience with analysis customer/marketing data

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

• Understanding of data warehousing and data structures
• Knowledge of Agile development processes

Skills and Abilities

• Skills with Business Intelligence applications, such as Tableau Desktop/Creator
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong spoken, written and listening communication skills
• Ability to independently gather, compile and analyze data using statistical methods and ability to guide and coach junior team members in this area as needed
• Ability to effectively synthesize and present actionable interpretations of complex information to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to continually learn new skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
• Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day
• Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day

Pulled from the full job description

• Pet insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account, Work Environment(s): Indoor/Office Community Facilities/Security Outdoor Exposure

Member/Patient Facing: No Telephonic In Person

Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.

Equipment: General office equipment

Travel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee's personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.

Work Location: Work from home

We offer a strong Total Rewards Program. This includes competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for bonuses and benefits is dependent on factors such as the position type and the number of scheduled weekly hours. Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month on or after their start date. CareOregon offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.). We also offer a strong retirement plan with employer contributions. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Paid State Sick Time based on hours worked/scheduled hours and the primary work state. Employees may also receive paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and more, depending on eligibility. Non-benefits eligible employees can enjoy 401(k) contributions, Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks. Please contact your recruiter for more information.