Senior Manager Data Science
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job ID: CP-1032903 Description:

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for coordinating the work of a team of data scientists providing machine learning and modeling capabilities to solve business problems. The team will be tasked with performing complex statistical analysis to validate and quantify trends or patterns, constructing predictive models to support data analysis or product functions; verifying model and algorithm effectiveness based on real-world results; designing experiments and methodologies to generate and collect data for business use. In providing leadership and mentoring to this team, a successful candidate will require:

* Strong conceptual understanding of statistical learning theory
* Experience with SQL and related data access tools
* Practical experience with open-source tools for machine learning and statistical modeling
* Knowledge of general-purpose programming languages such as python, Java or C++
* Collaborative skills for facilitating the work of a high-performance team

Required Job Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree and 5 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field; OR Actuarial credential or Master's degree and 4 years of work experience in an advanced mathematical, statistical , engineering, physics or related quantitative field; OR Ph.D. and 2 years of work experience in a mathematical, statistical, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or related quantitative field; OR 8 years of work experience in an advanced mathematical, statistical , engineering, physics or related quantitative field.
* 3 years management and/or leadership experience.
* Leadership and/or management experience. Learning and growth mindset.
* Learning and growth mindset.
* Customer-focused.
* Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Access, Excel, Word and Power Point.
* Experience in at least five of the following six areas: 1) data analysis and relational-style query languages; 2) machine learning and/or statistical modeling; 3) data visualization; 4) a high-level programming language; 5) distributed computing; 6) understanding of healthcare.
* A track record of independently delivering or leading the delivery of a complex analytics or data science project.
* Mentoring, managing, or leading junior analytics or data science staff.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

* Masters or Ph.D. in a quantitative field, or bachelors degree with significant healthcare experience.
* Experience with SQL and related data access tools
* Practical experience with open-source tools for machine learning and statistical modeling
* Knowledge of general-purpose programming languages such as python, Java or C++

This position is based in Chicago, IL.

* CA

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements: Expertise Data Science Job Type Full-Time Regular Location IL - Chicago