WALGREENS

Position Purpose

The Senior Data Scientist I plays a pivotal role in utilizing data to generate insights, applying advanced statistical or machine learning methodologies, solving complex business problems, and influencing decision-making across the organization. This position reports to the Data Science Manager of the Health Analytics unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies advanced data analytics techniques to extract insights and patterns from complex data sets.
• Develops predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to solve business problems and improve decision-making.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data and analytics to drive innovation and business advancement.
• Mentors, collaborates and/or leads data analysts and junior data scientists in complex analytical projects.
• Communicates complex findings and insights to non-technical stakeholders effectively, through visualizations, presentations, and reports.
• Stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science techniques and tools, and applies them to enhance our data science capabilities.
• Ensures data quality and integrity by implementing data cleaning, preprocessing, and validation methods.
• Collaborates and supports the Health Analytics team in ad-hoc analysis, code & algorithm review, or any other needed support.
• Conducts complex statistical analysis and complex reporting independently or with minimal supervision.
• Designs and develops data collection strategies, aggregation, analysis, and reporting to ensure data integrity and enhance information value.
• Works collaboratively with business partners, other analysts, and IT to gather and integrate data from disparate sources.
• Participates in design and interpretation of data analyses; provides recommendations for improvement of data quality and reporting.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of health plan operations, including claims processing, utilization management, quality improvement activities and pay for performance programs.
• Critically analyzes data, draws conclusions and effectively articulates results.
• Presents data and conclusions to non-technical audience; uses data visualizations and summaries to highlight key findings.
• Creates and maintains thorough and consistent documentation of programs used to create reports and analyses.
• Manages and prioritizes workload while meeting deliverables and expectations.
• Works collaboratively across departments to understand and meet the organization’s analytic needs.
• Takes on various assignments, either collaboratively or independently as required.

Education and Experience

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. At least four (4) years of experience in advanced predictive analytics, with a proven track record of delivering impactful insights and solutions.

Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and familiarity with data manipulation and analysis libraries. Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and predictive modeling. Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically. Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. Valid California driver’s license with proof of insurance coverage in conformity with State law.

Performance Based Competencies

Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to different audiences. Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

A majority of work time is spent in front of a computer monitor. Ability to use a computer keyboard. When required, ability to move, carry, and/or lift objects of varying sizes.

All HealthPlan employees are expected to:

Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;

Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;

Maintain safe practices; and

Abide by the HealthPlan’s policies and procedures, as they may from time to time be updated.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive or definitive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $136,296.78 - $177,185.82 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fairfield, CA 94534