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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Scientist - **Company:** Presbyterian Healthcare Services - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,915.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** A/B Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Big Data, Health Informatics, Data Cleansing, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mapping, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Graph Database, Apache Hadoop, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, Recommender Systems, Power BI, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Unstructured Data, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Apache Spark, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Health Level Seven International, Apache Kafka - **Published:** November 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18820405/Lead-Data-Scientist-New-Mexico-Albuquerque ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in econometrics, biostatistics, computer science, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, or another quantitative field required; Master's or Ph.D. highly preferred. * Eight or more years of experience in business intelligence, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and business strategy. A relevant Master's may substitute for 2 years of experience, a Ph.D. for 4 years, and a fellowship for an additional 2 years. * Demonstrated expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and statistical analysis, including hypothesis testing, experimental/quasi-experimental design, and advanced mathematical modeling. * Experience developing predictive and analytical models using classification, regression, survival analysis, recommender systems, forecasting, optimization, and A/B testing. * Strong experience with Python, R, SQL, SAS, and Tableau, relational and NoSQL databases; experience with Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Storm, graph databases, or other big data technologies preferred. * Strong knowledge of healthcare data and healthcare analytics and industry standards, including HL7, FHIR, LOINC, ICD-9/10, CPT, DRGs, and ETGs. * Experience leading complex healthcare analytics projects, including ETL, data cleansing, data mapping, business intelligence (BI), and development of data-driven strategies that improve business decisions and operational performance. * Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analytics into clear recommendations and present solutions to senior and C-suite leadership. Preferred Qualifications: * Proficiency with SAS or similar analytics software and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI. * Demonstrated expertise across multiple healthcare analytics domains, such as risk adjustment, clinical program effectiveness, and care management analytics. * Experience providing analytical mentorship to analysts and scientists, including guidance on the use, interpretation, and integration of advanced analytical models. * Experience developing strategic, proactive, self-service analytics solutions and translating analytical insights into actionable business strategies. * Advanced experience analyzing clinical, financial, and administrative data for exploratory and hypothesis-driven studies. * Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and diverse audiences. ## Description Collaborate across the organization to perform exploration and experimentation to build prototypes and develop analytical solutions best practices Guide the development of new analytical models to support real time and data driven business decision making. Responsible for mentoring and supporting fellow junior scientist as well as assisting senior leadership in evaluation, development and implementation of cutting-edge reporting/research/analytics generating actionable insights to meet organizations needs Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: Yes Job is based: Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative Center Work Shift: Days (United States of America), The person in this position will: * Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader across multiple healthcare analytics domains, including program evaluation, care management, clinical, operational, and financial analytics. * Lead the design and development of advanced analytical solutions using statistical modeling and machine learning, forecasting, optimization, and predictive and descriptive modeling. * Analyze complex structured and unstructured data from clinical, financial, and administrative sources to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities. * Develop, test, validate, and continuously enhance predictive and analytical models that support business and clinical decision-making. * Translate analytical insights into actionable operational strategies, workflows, and measurable business outcomes. * Partner with business leaders, IT, vendors, academia, and government partners to develop and execute strategic analytics initiatives. * Create compelling data visualizations and self-service analytics solutions for operational teams and senior leadership. * Lead analytical components of program evaluations, workflow optimization, change management, and healthcare analytics system implementations. * Mentor and develop analysts and data scientists, providing technical and analytical guidance and leadership as needed. * Stay current on emerging analytics technologies and methodologies while identifying opportunities to improve organizational value and support strategic initiatives.