Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Location:

This role requires associates to be in-office 1 day per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work‑life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Ideal candidates will be able to report to our Pulse Point location in Indianapolis, IN. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

The Data Scientist is responsible for the development and implementation of predictive modeling algorithms and techniques to solve business problems and optimise member experiences.

• Designs predictive modeling projects to address specific business problems determined by consultation with business partners.
• Works with datasets of varying degrees of size and complexity including both structured and unstructured data.
• Facilitates analysis by piping and processing massive data‑streams in distributed computing environments such as Hadoop.
• Implements batch and real‑time model scoring to drive actions.
• Develops proprietary algorithms to build customised solutions that go beyond standard industry tools and lead to innovative solutions.
• Develops sophisticated visualisations of analysis output for business users.
• Provides high‑level controllership/evaluation of all output produced to ensure that established targets are met.
• Determines the continuous improvement opportunities of current predictive modelling algorithms.
• Collaborates with business partners to determine identified population segments and develop actionable plans to enable the identification of patterns related to quality, use, cost and other variables.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Econometrics, Physics, Biostatistics or related quantitative disciplines and 3 or more years experience in predictive analytics, or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

• Advanced expertise with software such as Python, R, SAS, SAS Enterprise Miner or equivalent highly preferred.
• PhD and experience in the healthcare sector preferred.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, colour, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthj for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.