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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Data Scientist - **Company:** Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina - **Location:** Chapel Hill, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $143,616.0 - $229,786.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Network Analysis, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Files, Data Integration, Data Mining, Data Stores, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Data Ingestion, Snowflake, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87969214/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) * 8+ years of experience in related field. * In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field. * Strong Analytic/Data Science skills: * Experience with Snowflake * Experience building AI Agents * Understand Bell curve analysis * Incorporate Industry benchmarks into analysis * Perform outlier detection * Strong healthcare experience with Payment Integrity/FWA business knowledge is required * understanding of FWA concepts, CMS guidelines, Medical/Reimbursement Policy are all strongly preferred, Big Data, Complex Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Data Mining, Data Modeling Techniques, Data Science, Data Visualization, Machine Learning (ML), Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Models ## Description The Principal Data Scientist will serve as the principal lead to provide accurate and quality analyses that translate data in sound organizational decisions. In this role you will provide strategic thought leadership and partner with other functional areas to deliver collaborative work products that align with divisional and enterprise strategy. You will own delivery of multiple large and/or complex data science and engineering projects. What You'll Do * Lead in the development and testing of hypotheses across all functional data sets * Lead requirements gathering sessions with business and technical staff to distill technical requirement from business requests * Define and implement integrated data models, allowing integration of data from multiple sources * Design and develop scalable, efficient data pipeline processes to handle data ingestion, cleansing, transformation, integration, and validation * Define and implement data stores based on system requirements and consumer requirements * Design and develop models to understand and solve multiple complex business solutions using a variety of methods including data mining, statistical analysis, predictive modeling and analysis, stochastic modeling, pattern recognition, probability analysis, and network analysis * Design and implement production models leveraging technologies such Python, and R * Leverage existing data sets and engineer new data sets including development of SQL queries, data integration and resolution of data quality issues * Apply advanced conceptual understanding of Big Data systems to data set engineering and analytic model implementation * Lead development and reviews of complex analytic models and algorithms * Identify actionable insights, suggest recommendations, and influence business direction by effectively communicating results to cross functional groups * Document and test analytic processes including performance and thorough data validation and verification * Engage with enterprise business areas to incorporate feedback into audit process including but not limited to Payment Integrity, SIU, Provider, Behavioral Health, Med Policy, Claims, Pharmacy * Articulate analytic methods and drive business outcomes with responsible business areas * Consult with executive level leadership across the organization- with responsibility to drive CoC ideation for Commercial and Medicare * Informally lead other analysts and synthesize information and make recommendations to executive leadership ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Introduction to TXT](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/30-introduction-to-txt) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Beyond SQL Generation: How to Teach Agents What Your Database Actually Means](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100127-beyond-sql-generation-how-to-teach-agents-what-your-database-actually-means) - [Anomaly Detection - Using unsupervised Machine Learning for detecting anomalies in customer base](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/6-anomaly-detection-using-unsupervised-machine-learning-for-detecting-anomalies-in-customer-base) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)